cant remove steering on 1990 150 rude

[jcsreptiles]

steering on my boat(1990 javelin/ 150 evinrude xp) is very tough even when the steering cables are disconnected from motor. i cant see anyplace to lube the cables, so i decided to just replace the whole rack/cable assembly. i cannot figure out how to remove the steering shaft. i removed the steering wheel from the adapter cup, then removed the cup from the shaft. now im looking at a metal plate on the steering shaft that i cant seem to remove. how does it remove? is it part of the shaft? im wondering if i need to take the rack apart from the back and then pull the shaft and plate out from the front. somebody please help, i want to go fishing!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: cant remove steering on 1990 150 rude

seems like there are 3 bolts that hold it.

 

[jcsreptiles]

Re: cant remove steering on 1990 150 rude

i found 3 7/16 nuts behind the dash. i removed 2 of them, but on the 3rd one the nut and the bolt both spin when i try to remove it. i dont see the heads of the bolts when im looking at it from the front(i assume their behind the cup thats behind the steering wheel.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: cant remove steering on 1990 150 rude

ok you do not have the steering wheel off. remove the center of the steering wheel, there is a nut in there, loosen the nut, to the end of the shaft, but leave it on. now put your knees behind the steering wheel appling pressure, now take a couple of rapps with a hammer on the center nut, the wheel should pop off. then you will find screws hold the the bezel, remove it and you can get to the bolt.