876294 U-Joint Drive Bellows · Fits Volvo Penta AQ200–290 select drives, Replaces 18-2744, 89030, 875826

876294 U-Joint Drive Bellows · Fits Volvo Penta AQ200–290 select drives, Replaces 18-2744, 89030, 875826

GHMarine U-joint / drive bellows — CSKU 18B3001 — for select Volvo Penta AQ200 / 250 / 270 / 275 / 280 / 290 (and DP variants when EPC lists them). Physical primary OEM 876294. Kit / index path 875826 (also 775484 when listed) resolves to this same bellow — 875826 is not a second rubber body. Cross-refs 18-2744, 89030, REC876294 / RM876294.

This page ships one drive-joint bellow (+ clamps only if your carton shows them). It is not exhaust bellow 876631, not with-flapper 876633, not water hose 875822, and not the 876631+876294 combo pack (GH 18B2001).

Sister single-bellow CSKU 17B1016 also sells 876294 — match the CSKU / package you stock. Need OMC/SX U-joint 3854127 → GH 18B1002 / 18B5002.

Which bellow is this?

It is the rubber U-joint / drive bellow on listed AQ family drives. Confirm the old bellow or EPC shows 876294 (or kit index 875826 that resolves to 876294) before you order.

It is not exhaust 876631 / 876633, not molded water hose 875822, not OMC Cobra U-joint 3854127, not a gimbal bearing, and not a dual-bellow + hose transom mega-kit.

Signs yours is due

• AQ200–290 family U-joint / drive bellow is cracked, split, or grease-caked — stamped 876294 / 18-2744 / 89030 when readable.
• Chart shows kit index 875826 but the physical bellow is still 876294 — stay on this drive-joint page; do not add exhaust 876631 into the box by guesswork.
• You almost ordered the dual-bellow + hose pack because an old marketplace photo showed two bellows and an S-hose — stop; 18B3001 BOM is one 876294 bellow.
• Divert: exhaust without flapper 876631 → GH 17B1008. Combo 876631+876294 → GH 18B2001. With-flapper 876633 → GH 25B1095 / 19B5001.

Will it fit my drive?

This bellow is Compatible with select Volvo Penta AQ200 / 250 / 270 / 275 / 280 / 280DP / 290 / 290DP drives that specify 876294 (or the 875826 index path). SP-A and other drive codes are EPC / drive-code gated — do not extrapolate every SP/DP badge. OMC Cobra / SX 3854127 is not this page.

*Final fit = OEM 876294 (or 875826 → 876294) on the old bellow / EPC / drive code. Do not use a hard-coded 1986–1993 year tag alone.

OEM & swap numbers

Physical primary 876294. Kit / index 875826 (also 775484 when listed). Cross-refs 18-2744, 89030, REC876294 / RM876294.

Wrong part? Read before you order

• NOT exhaust 876631 (GH 17B1008)
• NOT with-flapper 876633 (GH 25B1095 / 19B5001)
• NOT water hose 875822
• NOT combo 876631+876294 (GH 18B2001)
• NOT OMC/SX U-joint 3854127
• NOT a dual-bellow + S-hose photo pack as the shipped BOM

What ships in the box

• 1 × U-joint / drive bellows (876294 family)
• Clamps / installation hardware when supplied — confirm carton

Gallery note: "18b3001-wps" dual-bellow + S-hose kit photos are over-BOM and have contaminated sibling pages. They do not prove 876631 or 875822 ship in this box.

Often ordered with related SKUs

• Same 876294 single path → GH 17B1016
• Exhaust without flapper 876631 → GH 17B1008
• Combo 876631+876294 → GH 18B2001
• With-flapper 876633 → GH 25B1095 / 19B5001
• OMC/SX U-joint 3854127 → GH 18B1002 / 18B5002

Install tips on the drive-joint bellow

U-joint / drive bellow work on AQ-family sterndrives. Cold engine; disconnect battery; support the drive per the service manual.

1. Match OEM 876294 (or 875826 → 876294) on the old bellow before removal; photograph clamp / orientation.
2. Remove the drive as required to reach the U-joint bellow; clean mating surfaces.
3. Seat the new bellow fully without twist; place clamps on the clamp lands.
4. Use the adhesive / procedure specified for this drive-joint bellow in the service manual.
5. Reassemble, then check for water / grease leaks before returning the boat to service.

FAQ

Is 875826 a different bellow?

No. 875826 is a kit / index path that resolves to the same physical 876294 bellow on this page.

Is 18B3001 the same as 17B1016?

Same physical primary 876294. This page is CSKU 18B3001 (875826 index path). Match the CSKU / package you stock.

Does this include exhaust 876631 and hose 875822?

No. Dual-table BOM forbids putting those in this box. Old marketplace kit titles / photos are wrong for this CSKU.

Is this the 18B2001 combo pack?

No. 18B2001 is the 876631+876294 combo narrative. 18B3001 is one drive-joint bellow.

Will it fit SX / Cobra 3854127?

No. That is a different U-joint family — use GH 18B1002 / 18B5002.

Why avoid a hard 1986–1993 year band?

Fit is OEM/EPC/drive-code driven on the dual table — not a marketing year free pass.

Please note

Aftermarket replacement by GHMarine. Not affiliated with engine manufacturers named above. "Compatible with", "Replaces", and cross-ref numbers identify the 876294 drive-joint bellow (875826 index) for select Volvo Penta AQ applications — always confirm OEM number, drive code, EPC, CSKU, and package contents before ordering.