314865 OMC PIVOT BEARING LOWER

The 314865 is a lower pivot bearing grommet used in Johnson/Evinrude/OMC steering assemblies, providing support and pivoting function for the tiller steering mechanism on outboard motors. This plastic factory part absorbs vibration and allows smooth steering articulation, preventing metal-to-metal wear in the pivot joint. The component is part of the steering linkage assembly on outboard engines. Available through specialty marine parts suppliers; original factory design part for Johnson and Evinrude outboards.