Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

[lrice01]

Greetings board members,

I'm in the process of recarpeting my '97 Tracker Pro Deep V-17 and need to remove the steering mechanism so I can recarpet the starboard side of my boat. The cable passes through the side panel, so I cannot remove it to recarpet without disconnecting the steering cable from the helm. I went to the teleflex website and found information on installation, but, none on removal. I would prefer not to remove the ram unit from the outboard and run it all the way up and through the side panel and console. Can anyone tell me what the procedure is for disconnecting the cable from the helm, assuming it's possible. Thanks for any help!

Lee

 

[lrice01]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

No ideas on this??

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

what type helm. rotary or rack?

rotary



rack

 

[lrice01]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

Rotary!

Sorry for not stating that in the first place!

Lee

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

one the side on the fitting where the cable goes in, there is a hole, this is the release point. push in with something that will fit in the hole. this releases the cable, then turn the wheel, and the cable backs out of the helm.

 

[lrice01]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

tashasdaddy,

Thanks very much for the information! I will give it a try this evening and post my results! Is there any special position I need to have the wheel in when I remove the cable or when I replace the cable later??

Lee

 

[lrice01]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

tashasdaddy,

I did as you instructed and the cable came right out of the helm!!!! I was able to remove the starboard side panel on my Tracker and I'm ready to recarpet!

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to post a reply!

I love this forum!!! Cheers..................Lee

 

[LORDY611]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

Is there any special position I need to have the wheel in when I remove the cable or when I replace the cable later??

Lee

I'm doing the same thing, and pulled out the installation instructions for the helm. It reminded me that when loading the cable to reinstall, the bottom of the steering wheel needs to be at 2:00 so that it is properly oriented when the cable is installed.

 

[lrice01]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

LORDY611,

Thanks. I will also check out the Teleflex website. If I recall, they have pdf files of the installation instructions. Good luck with your project.

Lee

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Teleflex Steering Helm Removal??

sure do. that's where i learned.