Steering Cable Removal

[robandrews]

I have a 1979 Sea Ray SRV 200. It is powered by a Mercury 188HP/302 ci V8. <br /><br />My lower unit was hit by a riding lawn mower while the boat was on the trailer. I have discovered the steering is now sticky when turning past "straight" and going to Port. A visual inspection of the steering linkages at the stern, in the engine compartment revealed the rod connected to the end of the steering cable is bent. <br /><br />Obviously, I need to replace this part. I have removed the steering cable from the steering wheel. I have loosened the retaining sleeve where the cable enters the tube. I have also unbolted the bent piece from the linkage that connects to the lower unit steering arm. <br /><br />Is there something special to remove the bent piece? The bent piece will enter the tube, but I cannot get the end (where the bolt hole is) to go in. I am betting this part unscrews from the cable? Is the bent piece a part of the cable?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Steering Cable Removal

Yes, the bent piece IS part of the cable....<br />I'd just saw it off to remove it....

 

[robandrews]

Re: Steering Cable Removal

I appreciate the quick reply. I reviewed things more closely and I am not convinced what I have described is part of the cable. I can be wrong but... The part that is bent is a shaft that slides inside of a tube which is bolted to the stern. The tube 3/4" OD and is threaded about half way. It is secured with two 1" nuts that have it anchored to a bracket that is part of the lower unit mounting plate. <br /><br />I am afraid to cut anything until I know what I am cutting. I think the tube and shaft are not a part of the steering cable replacement kit.<br /><br />Am I wrong?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Steering Cable Removal

The way I'm reading your posts is,<br />The "tube 3/4" OD ",+ "with two 1" nuts " Are part of the inner transom shield......Yes..<br />After you've Totally Unscrewed "the retaining sleeve"......Saw Off the Bent part of the Rod that's Bent,+ Pull it Out..... <br />The silver rod, about 7/16s dia, IS the End of the Steering Cable.....<br /><br />You'll Also find that a Complete Helm System can be bought for about the Same Money as Just the Cable..... Teleflex is the way to Go....<br /><br /> "Am I wrong? " <br /><br />Yes...

 

[robandrews]

Re: Steering Cable Removal

I reviewed some printed material from Teleflex and see the part I was concerned about is the end of the steering cable. <br /><br />I will have it removed tomorrow and order replacement parts by weeks end. <br /><br />Your advise was right on. Thank you much!