New Lower Shift Cable Assembly With End Fittings Compatible With 1978-1990 Mercruiser Alpha One Gen

MERCRUISER LOWER SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY — Sterndrive Applications (1978-2016):

MERCRUISER MC-I STERNDRIVE:
• MerCruiser MC-I Sterndrive — All Engine Configurations (1978 and Newer)
• Mounts from Aft End of Bell Housing

MERCRUISER R STERNDRIVE:
• MerCruiser R Sterndrive — All Engine Configurations (1978 and Newer)
• Mounts from Aft End of Bell Housing

MERCRUISER MR STERNDRIVE:
• MerCruiser MR Sterndrive — All Engine Configurations (1978 and Newer)
• Mounts from Aft End of Bell Housing

MERCRUISER ALPHA ONE GEN I STERNDRIVE:
• MerCruiser Alpha One (Generation One / Gen I) Sterndrive (1983-1990)
• All Engine Configurations
• Mounts from Aft End of Bell Housing

MERCRUISER ALPHA ONE GEN II STERNDRIVE:
• MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II (Generation Two / Roman Numeral II) Sterndrive (1991-2016)
• All Engine Configurations
• Most Modern of Alpha Series — Largest Installed Base
• Mounts from Aft End of Bell Housing

NOT COMPATIBLE:
• Bravo Sterndrives — Use Different Cable (Mercury 8M0176522 / 8M0176523)
• Verify Your Sterndrive Generation Before Ordering

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Type: Lower Shift Cable Assembly with End Fittings
• Application: MerCruiser MC-I / R / MR / Alpha One / Alpha One Gen II
• Year Coverage: 1978 and Newer (Through 2016+ for Gen II)
• Construction: Layered Technology Structure
• Performance: Smooth Operating, Durable Control Cable
• Weather Rating: All Weather Conditions to Below 0°F
• End Fittings: Included
• Mounting: Aft End of Bell Housing (Newer Style, Large Core Wire)
• Repairability: Non-Repairable — Replace Only
• Installation: Easy with Common Tools (No Specialized Tools Required)
• Condition: New

OEM PART NUMBERS (Mercury / MerCruiser / Quicksilver):
• Mercury: 8M0176524 (Current — Lower Shift Cable Assembly)
• MerCruiser: 865436A02 (Lower Shift Cable Kit)
• MerCruiser: 19543A10 (Earlier Generation Cross-Reference)
• MerCruiser: 19543A8 (Earlier Generation Cross-Reference)
• MerCruiser: 19543A4 (Earlier Generation Cross-Reference)
• MerCruiser: 19543A2 (Earlier Generation Cross-Reference)
• MerCruiser: 41951A1 (Cable Component Cross-Reference)
• MerCruiser: 66065A1 / 66069A2 / 73679A2 (Earlier Cross-References)

OEM SUPERSESSION CHAIN:
• 19543A2 → 19543A4 → 19543A8 → 19543A10 → 865436A02 → 8M0176524

KEY FEATURES:
• LAYERED TECHNOLOGY Structure for Smooth Operation
• BELOW 0°F Cold Weather Performance — Extreme Weather Rated
• LARGE CORE WIRE on Newer Cable Styles
• DURABLE Construction for Long Service Life
• EASY Replacement — No Specialized Tools Required
• WITH END FITTINGS — Ready to Install
• DIRECT OEM Replacement — Fits Original Mounting Locations

SYMPTOMS OF FAILED LOWER SHIFT CABLE:
• Hard or Stiff Shifting Between Gears
• Inability to Shift Into Reverse
• Inability to Shift Into Forward
• Stuck in One Gear (Forward, Neutral, or Reverse)
• Grinding Noise During Shift Operation
• Excessive Force Required to Shift
• Cable Visibly Corroded or Damaged
• Bellows Torn or Leaking Water (Often Causes Cable Failure)

WHY THIS CABLE FAILS:
• Continuous Flexing During Shift Operation
• Saltwater Corrosion Attacking Steel Cable
• Lack of Regular Service (Cable Lubrication Recommended Annually)
• Bellows Failure Allowing Water Intrusion to Cable
• Improper Alignment After Sterndrive Removal / Install
• Normal Wear Over Decades of Use
• Stuck / Seized Inner Cable from Corrosion

INSTALLATION:
• Step 1: Tilt sterndrive up and lock in service position
• Step 2: Remove bell housing per service manual
• Step 3: Disconnect old shift cable from upper unit and shift bracket
• Step 4: Remove old cable through aft end of bell housing
• Step 5: Install new cable through same aft routing (newer style)
• Step 6: Connect end fittings to upper unit and shift bracket
• Step 7: Adjust cable per service manual specifications
• Step 8: Reinstall bell housing with new gaskets and seals
• Step 9: Test shift operation in neutral, forward, and reverse
• Step 10: Recheck cable adjustment after first sea trial

NOTE: Verify your OEM part number 8M0176524 / 865436A02 / 19543A-series before ordering. ***Bravo sterndrives use a DIFFERENT cable*** (Mercury 8M0176522/8M0176523) — not compatible with this Alpha series cable. Replace bellows and gaskets concurrently for optimal sterndrive longevity. Cable cannot be repaired — replacement only.