{"product_id":"mercury-30956t-needle-bearing","title":"Mercury 30956T Needle Bearing 40-300X Alpha Gen II","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury 30956T Needle Bearing 31-30956T for Outboard and Sterndrive Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury needle bearing replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart number: 30956T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury part reference: 31-30956T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrevious part number: 31-30956\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupersedes previous part numbers 31-30956 and 31-F523058\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsed in select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits select Mercury 40HP through 300X outboard applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits select Force 75HP to 150HP outboard applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits select MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Vazer applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for bearing carrier \/ prop shaft needle bearing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \/ Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30956T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury Part Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31-30956T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31-30956\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersession:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31-30956 and 31-F523058 supersede to 31-30956T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle bearing \/ bearing carrier needle bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing bearing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-stroke, 4-stroke, EFI, DFI, Pro XS, Pro Max, Super Max, Jet, Force outboard, and MerCruiser sterndrive applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Mercury 40HP through 300X applications; select Force 75HP to 150HP applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterndrive Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II and Vazer gear housing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear housing \/ prop shaft \/ bearing carrier area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061134867\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match part number 30956T or 31-30956T to your engine model, drive model, serial number, gear housing assembly, and parts diagram before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpanded Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 40HP Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 40HP outboards where 30956T \/ 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 40 \/ 50 \/ 60 EFI 4-Stroke Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 4-cylinder 4-stroke and Jet applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 75 \/ 90 4-Stroke Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 75HP and 90HP 4-stroke applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 75 \/ 90 \/ 115 DFI 1.5L Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 3-cylinder DFI applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 100 \/ 115 \/ 125HP Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 4-cylinder and 80 Jet applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 115 \/ 135 \/ 150 DFI 2.5L Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select V-135 DFI and related 2.5L DFI applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 150 Pro XS 2.5L Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Pro XS 2.5L applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 150 \/ 200 EFI Pro Max \/ Super Max Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select EFI Pro Max and Super Max applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 200 \/ 225 DFI 3.0L Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 3.0L DFI applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury 300X 3.0L EFI Pro Max Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 300X EFI Pro Max applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce 75HP Outboards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce 90HP Outboards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce 120HP Outboards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce 150HP Outboards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where part number 30956T or 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear housing \/ prop shaft applications where 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Vazer Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Vazer Transom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where 31-30956T is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrect replacement needle bearing for applications requiring Mercury 30956T or 31-30956T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports gear housing, prop shaft, and bearing carrier service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of Mercury outboard, Force outboard, and MerCruiser sterndrive applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful for replacing worn, damaged, or noisy needle bearings during lower unit service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdated replacement for earlier part numbers 31-30956 and 31-F523058\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury 40HP to 300X outboard gear housing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury EFI, DFI, Pro XS, Pro Max, Super Max, and Jet outboard applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercury 4-stroke 40HP to 90HP gear housing service where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForce 75HP to 150HP lower unit service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II gear housing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Vazer drive applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProp shaft and bearing carrier needle bearing replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications requiring Mercury 30956T, 31-30956T, 31-30956, or 31-F523058\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mercury 30956T?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury 30956T is a needle bearing used in select Mercury, Mariner, Force, and MerCruiser gear housing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs 31-30956T the same part?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 31-30956T is the Mercury part reference for this needle bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat previous part numbers does this replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e This bearing replaces previous part numbers 31-30956 and 31-F523058.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat horsepower range does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This bearing fits select Mercury 40HP through 300X applications and select Force 75HP to 150HP applications where part number 30956T is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This bearing is used in select MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II gear housing applications where 31-30956T is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit Vazer applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This bearing is used in select Vazer Drive and Vazer Transom applications where 31-30956T is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this bearing used?\u003c\/strong\u003e This bearing is used in compatible gear housing, prop shaft, and bearing carrier assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sold individually?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This bearing is sold each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UPC?\u003c\/strong\u003e The UPC is 745061134867.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I confirm fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Match part number 30956T or 31-30956T to your engine model, drive model, serial number, gear housing assembly, and parts diagram before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47554045051112,"sku":"30956T","price":16.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9927\/6776\/files\/30956T.png?v=1778103573","url":"https:\/\/wakeboss.com\/products\/mercury-30956t-needle-bearing","provider":"Wakeboss","version":"1.0","type":"link"}