Steering Cable Replacement

eltonh20

Cadet
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Dec 28, 2002
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How do you remove the steering cable from the motor? I have a 135hp Mercury outboard. I loosened the cable from the steering wheel and got the cable about half way out but now it's binding and I can't get it the rest of the way out.
 

Waterbugtoo

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Nov 19, 2002
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Re: Steering Cable Replacement

Im assuming you mean its binding where it comes out of the cap/splashwell by the motor? Most times the motor has to be removed from the transom to remove/install cable.
 

rons boat

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Re: Steering Cable Replacement

Thats been my experience as well. I hope you have a winch. You'll need it when you install the new cable too!
 
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