Sierra Bearing Carrier Shim 18-02061,.010 inch, Brown

The Sierra 18-02061 is a.010 inch bearing carrier shim used to set bearing carrier clearance and preload during gearcase and lower unit assembly on marine outdrive and outboard applications. Shims of this type are installed between the bearing carrier and gearcase housing to fine-tune fit, allowing a technician to dial in the correct gear backlash and bearing preload during a rebuild or gearcase service. The shim is color-coded brown to indicate its.010 inch thickness, making it easy to identify and stack with other shim thicknesses to reach the specified clearance.

Built from metal, the shim is manufactured to consistent, precise tolerances so that stacking multiple shims produces a predictable, accurate total thickness. Sierra manufactures this part to meet or exceed the specifications of the original equipment part it replaces, and it is designed as a drop-in service part for OMC gearcase and drive maintenance and rebuild work.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-02061
• Product Name: Shim, Bearing Carrier,.010, Brown
• Shim Thickness: 0.010 inch
• Color: Brown
• Material: Metal
• Item Dimensions: 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
• Weight: 0.01 pounds
• UPC: 808282228569

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sierra 18-02061 shim used for? The Sierra 18-02061 is a bearing carrier shim used to set bearing preload and clearance in a gearcase during assembly or rebuild of the lower unit.

What thickness is the 18-02061 shim? It is.010 inch thick, and the brown color coding identifies this thickness so it can be distinguished from other shim sizes during a rebuild.

What color is this shim and why does the color matter? This shim is brown, which corresponds to its.010 inch thickness so technicians can quickly grab the correct shim size without measuring each one individually.

What material is the Sierra 18-02061 shim made of? The 18-02061 bearing carrier shim is made of metal, machined to a consistent thickness so it stacks predictably with other shims.

How many shims come in a package? The 18-02061 is supplied as a single shim (unit count of one), so multiple units should be ordered if a stack of several thicknesses is needed for a rebuild.

How much does the 18-02061 shim weigh? It weighs 0.01 pounds, consistent with its small, thin construction as a single bearing carrier shim.

What are the dimensions of this shim? The Sierra 18-02061 measures 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches.

Is the Sierra 18-02061 an OEM part or an aftermarket replacement? It is a Sierra-manufactured replacement part built to meet or exceed the specifications of the original equipment bearing carrier shim it replaces.

When would I need to install a bearing carrier shim like the 18-02061? A bearing carrier shim such as the 18-02061 is installed when servicing or rebuilding a gearcase, to correct bearing preload or carrier clearance after reassembly.

Can the 18-02061 shim be combined with other shim thicknesses? Yes, the.010 inch 18-02061 shim is designed to be stacked with shims of other thicknesses to reach the exact clearance specification required during a gearcase rebuild.