Description
Mercury 30956T Needle Bearing 31-30956T for Outboard and Sterndrive Applications
The Mercury 30956T Needle Bearing is a replacement bearing used in select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing applications. Also referenced as 31-30956T, this bearing is commonly used in prop shaft and bearing carrier service where Mercury part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified.
Key Features
- Genuine Mercury needle bearing replacement
- Part number: 30956T
- Mercury part reference: 31-30956T
- Previous part number: 31-30956
- Supersedes previous part numbers 31-30956 and 31-F523058
- Used in select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing applications
- Fits select Mercury 40HP through 300X outboard applications
- Fits select Force 75HP to 150HP outboard applications
- Fits select MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Vazer applications
- Designed for bearing carrier / prop shaft needle bearing service
- Sold each
Fitment / Product Details
- Brand: Mercury
- Part Number: 30956T
- Mercury Part Reference: 31-30956T
- Previous Part Number: 31-30956
- Supersession: 31-30956 and 31-F523058 supersede to 31-30956T
- Product Type: Needle bearing / bearing carrier needle bearing
- Application: Select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing bearing applications
- Engine Types: 2-stroke, 4-stroke, EFI, DFI, Pro XS, Pro Max, Super Max, Jet, Force outboard, and MerCruiser sterndrive applications where specified
- HP Range: Select Mercury 40HP through 300X applications; select Force 75HP to 150HP applications
- Sterndrive Applications: Select MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Vazer gear housing applications
- Assembly Location: Gear housing / prop shaft / bearing carrier area
- UPC: 745061134867
- Package Quantity: 1
- Fitment Note: Match part number 30956T or 31-30956T to your engine model, drive model, serial number, gear housing assembly, and parts diagram before ordering.
Expanded Fitment
- Mercury 40HP Applications: Select 40HP outboards where 30956T / 31-30956T is specified
- Mercury 40 / 50 / 60 EFI 4-Stroke Applications: Select 4-cylinder 4-stroke and Jet applications where specified
- Mercury 75 / 90 4-Stroke Applications: Select 75HP and 90HP 4-stroke applications where specified
- Mercury 75 / 90 / 115 DFI 1.5L Applications: Select 3-cylinder DFI applications where specified
- Mercury 100 / 115 / 125HP Applications: Select 4-cylinder and 80 Jet applications where specified
- Mercury 115 / 135 / 150 DFI 2.5L Applications: Select V-135 DFI and related 2.5L DFI applications where specified
- Mercury 150 Pro XS 2.5L Applications: Select Pro XS 2.5L applications where specified
- Mercury 150 / 200 EFI Pro Max / Super Max Applications: Select EFI Pro Max and Super Max applications where specified
- Mercury 200 / 225 DFI 3.0L Applications: Select 3.0L DFI applications where specified
- Mercury 300X 3.0L EFI Pro Max Applications: Select 300X EFI Pro Max applications where specified
- Force 75HP Outboards: Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified
- Force 90HP Outboards: Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified
- Force 120HP Outboards: Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified
- Force 150HP Outboards: Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified
- MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II: Gear housing / prop shaft applications where 31-30956T is specified
- MerCruiser Vazer Drive: Use where 31-30956T is specified
- MerCruiser Vazer Transom: Use where 31-30956T is specified
Why You Should Buy
- Correct replacement needle bearing for applications requiring Mercury 30956T or 31-30956T
- Supports gear housing, prop shaft, and bearing carrier service
- Covers a wide range of Mercury outboard, Force outboard, and MerCruiser sterndrive applications
- Useful for replacing worn, damaged, or noisy needle bearings during lower unit service
- Updated replacement for earlier part numbers 31-30956 and 31-F523058
Common Applications
- Mercury 40HP to 300X outboard gear housing service
- Mercury EFI, DFI, Pro XS, Pro Max, Super Max, and Jet outboard applications
- Mercury 4-stroke 40HP to 90HP gear housing service where specified
- Force 75HP to 150HP lower unit service
- MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II gear housing service
- MerCruiser Vazer drive applications
- Prop shaft and bearing carrier needle bearing replacement
- Applications requiring Mercury 30956T, 31-30956T, 31-30956, or 31-F523058
FAQ
- What is Mercury 30956T? Mercury 30956T is a needle bearing used in select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing applications.
- Is 31-30956T the same part? Yes. 31-30956T is the Mercury part reference for this needle bearing.
- What previous part numbers does this replace? This bearing replaces previous part numbers 31-30956 and 31-F523058.
- What horsepower range does this fit? This bearing fits select Mercury 40HP through 300X applications and select Force 75HP to 150HP applications where part number 30956T is specified.
- Does this fit MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II? Yes. This bearing is used in select MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II gear housing applications where 31-30956T is specified.
- Does this fit Vazer applications? Yes. This bearing is used in select Vazer Drive and Vazer Transom applications where 31-30956T is specified.
- Where is this bearing used? This bearing is used in compatible gear housing, prop shaft, and bearing carrier assemblies.
- Is this sold individually? Yes. This bearing is sold each.
- What is the UPC? The UPC is 745061134867.
- How should I confirm fitment? Match part number 30956T or 31-30956T to your engine model, drive model, serial number, gear housing assembly, and parts diagram before ordering.