{"product_id":"sierra-18-79825-gimbal-bearing-installer-tool-for-mercruiser-omc-and-volvo-sterndrives","title":"Sierra Gimbal Bearing Installer Tool 18-79825 for Mercruiser, OMC and Volvo Sterndrives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGimbal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-79825\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gimbal Bearing Installer Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Use With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse With:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-4442 Alignment Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 808282343217\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercruiser sterndrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMC sterndrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo sterndrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Sierra 18-79825 tool used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-79825 is a gimbal bearing installer tool used to install the gimbal bearing in Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 18-79825 work on Mercruiser sterndrives?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer is designed for use on Mercruiser sterndrives, along with OMC and Volvo sterndrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 18-79825 also compatible with OMC and Volvo drives?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Sierra part 18-79825 is designed for Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrive applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any other tools to install a gimbal bearing with this tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer tool weighs 1.3 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is the Sierra 18-79825 tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sierra 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer tool is white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pieces come with the 18-79825?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-79825 ships as a single gimbal bearing installer tool, one item per package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Sierra tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, part number 18-79825 is a genuine Sierra gimbal bearing installer tool manufactured by Sierra for marine service work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UPC for the Sierra 18-79825?\u003c\/strong\u003e The UPC for the Sierra 18-79825 gimbal bearing installer tool is 808282343217.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this tool be used for general sterndrive bearing service work?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-79825 is specifically built for installing the gimbal bearing on Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo sterndrives, rather than for general-purpose bearing service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988427092187,"sku":"SIE-18-79825","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/SIE-18-79825__51390.1558186523.500.750.jpg?v=1785188558","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/sierra-18-79825-gimbal-bearing-installer-tool-for-mercruiser-omc-and-volvo-sterndrives","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}