Sierra Gimbal Bearing Installer Tool 18-79825 for Mercruiser, OMC and Volvo Sterndrives

The Sierra Gimbal Bearing Installer Tool, part number 18-79825, is a specialty service tool built for installing the gimbal bearing in sterndrive applications. It is designed for use on Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrive units, giving marine technicians and do-it-yourself boat owners a single tool for correctly seating the gimbal bearing during a bearing replacement job. The tool is used with the 18-4442 alignment tool to help ensure the gimbal bearing is installed straight and true, which is critical for proper alignment between the engine and the outdrive and for smooth operation of the drive shaft.

Gimbal bearing replacement is a common maintenance task on sterndrive boats, and using a dedicated installer tool like the 18-79825 helps prevent damage to the bearing or bearing bore that can occur when improvised methods are used. This tool comes as a single-piece installer and ships as one item. It is manufactured by Sierra, a supplier of parts and service tools for inboard and sterndrive marine engines.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-79825
• Product Name: Gimbal Bearing Installer Tool
• For Use With: Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrives
• Use With: 18-4442 Alignment Tool
• Color: White
• Number of Items: 1
• Weight: 1.3 pounds
• UPC: 808282343217

Fitment

• Mercruiser sterndrives
• OMC sterndrives
• Volvo sterndrives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sierra 18-79825 tool used for? The Sierra 18-79825 is a gimbal bearing installer tool used to install the gimbal bearing in Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrive units.

Does the 18-79825 work on Mercruiser sterndrives? Yes, the 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer is designed for use on Mercruiser sterndrives, along with OMC and Volvo sterndrives.

Is the 18-79825 also compatible with OMC and Volvo drives? Yes, Sierra part 18-79825 is designed for Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrive applications.

Do I need any other tools to install a gimbal bearing with this tool? Sierra part 18-79825 is meant to be used together with the 18-4442 alignment tool to properly seat and align the gimbal bearing during installation.

How much does the 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer weigh? The Sierra 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer tool weighs 1.3 pounds.

What color is the Sierra 18-79825 tool? The Sierra 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer tool is white.

How many pieces come with the 18-79825? The 18-79825 ships as a single gimbal bearing installer tool, one item per package.

Is this a genuine Sierra tool? Yes, part number 18-79825 is a genuine Sierra gimbal bearing installer tool manufactured by Sierra for marine service work.

What is the UPC for the Sierra 18-79825? The UPC for the Sierra 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer tool is 808282343217.

Can this tool be used for general sterndrive bearing service work? The 18-79825 is specifically built for installing the gimbal bearing on Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrives, rather than for general-purpose bearing service.