SIERRA MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo Bearing Carrier Tab Washer – 18-2298

Description

SIERRA MerCruiser Alpha / Bravo Bearing Carrier Tab Washer – 18-2298

Sierra 18-2298 is a locking tab washer used in the bearing-carrier/gearcase hardware of multiple MerCruiser drive families. It is cataloged for R, MR, Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II, Vazer and several Bravo variants and replaces Mercury/MerCruiser 14-17460 and 14-18323.

• Locking tab washer for MerCruiser gearcase/bearing-carrier service.
• Cataloged for R, MR, Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II and Vazer.
• Also cataloged for Bravo I and selected IX/XR/XZ performance variants.
• Crosses to Mercury/MerCruiser 14-17460 and 14-18323.
• Replace a tab washer after its locking tabs have been bent or fatigued; do not rely on a damaged reused washer.

For marine drive and engine service parts, fitment can vary by model, serial number, gear ratio, casting and prior service history. Compare the original OEM number and physical configuration before installation, and replace related seals, bearings, locking hardware or cable components when their condition requires it.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Sierra
• Part Number: 18-2298
• Application: MerCruiser R, MR, Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II, Vazer, Bravo I and specified Bravo performance-drive applications using OEM 14-17460 / 14-18323.
• Part Type: Locking tab washer
• Application: MerCruiser stern drive
• OEM Numbers: 14-17460, 14-18323
• Function: Mechanical fastener locking

Interchange / OEM References

• GLM: 11381
• Mallory: 9-72640, 9-72643
• MerCruiser Stern Drive: 14-17460, 14-18323
• Mercury Marine: 14-17460, 14-18323