Hard steering, 79 Chrysler

steveo79

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As I'm working my way thru the items needing attention on my boat, the steering, now has my attention. the boat is hard to steer, the wheel feels like it is catching. I've lubed the fittings on the motor pivot, the cable doesn't seem to have any fittings on it.

My factory motor manual doesn't cover steering, where can I get some info on replacing, or maintenance on the steering assembly for my 79 Chrysler Satellite with a 45 horse motor?
 

MikDee

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Re: Hard steering, 79 Chrysler

Try taking the cable off, and see if it's still got a problem, this way you'll know if it's the cable or the motor.
 

RRitt

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Re: Hard steering, 79 Chrysler

disconnect cable from engine and see if whether it is engine or cable half that is stiff. might need new cable or might have corrosion on kingpin.
 

steveo79

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Re: Hard steering, 79 Chrysler

Not that I've looked real close, but how DO I get the cable off? I've looked thru 2 manuals, and their isn't anything on this??
 
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