How to change a steering cable.

[petrey10]

i called tige parts and they stated that a 2001 20i uses an 18 footer... just thought I would post this hear for everyone else

[travis5550]

Quick tip for those finding it difficult or impossible to feed the new steering cable through the circular cutout in the floor under the helm:

When I tried this on my 20V, I kept hitting something under the floor that wouldn't allow the long metallic end of the steering cable to make it through far enough...turns out it was the gas tank. Before you freak out and go cutting new holes in the floor, take a look at the gas tank (assuming you have easy access to it by removing the floor panel like I did). There are 4 small black brackets with 2 screws each that hold the tank in place. Unscrew them, and voila - you can slide the tank forward about 6 inches (plenty to get the steering cable through). Don't forget to slide the tank back into place, and hopefully you were able to save some time and frustration...

[gomerjohnson]

Thanks for all the great tips. I'm getting my boat ready for the first trip and found the steering really tight. Found this handy because the numbers were rubbed off my cable.

"If you are un-able to locate the manufacture part number for rack and pinion steering, remove and measure your existing cable as follows: Measure the plastic cable jacket in INCHES. Add 30” to that number you just measured, and round up to next foot and that is your cable length to order."

I'm going with 18' for my 22i.

Can also watch this video around the 2:00 mark.
http://www.teleflexmarine.com/market...g-cable-video/

[LOANER]

It is defitnately a two man job. When the new cable is in and attached to the rear the last thing i did was mount the sterring box with four bolts at the steering wheel. Have you asst. make sure the rudder is straight, then install the steering box end of the cable. It comes centered that way.

[chuckhoenig]

Thanks. I'll order it, and let you know how it turns out.


Couple of things. Is there anything I need to watch out for when I put I align the wheel, rudder and the helm?

I just don't want to put it together then have to take it apart again.


Chuck

[LOANER]

For what its worth I put in the ssc15418 in my 02 21i, the original was the ssc15417, Just because I was guessing as the boat is not kept at my house. Having the extra 1 or 2 ft of cable was not problem. I believe the cost goes up for each ft. Best of luck.

[lee]

ssc15419 should work.

[chuckhoenig]

Thanks for all of the advice. Seems hit or kiss on difficulty, hopeflly should go well. For me Yige's have been pretty straight forward to work on.

Any body know the part number of the steering cable for an 03 21i? Mine needs to be changed badly.

Thanks,
Chuck

[lee]

Glad to be able to help.

[LOANER]

Thanks for the heads up Lee. 2 hours and my 21I has real steering again!!!!

[Tige'Therapy]

I think you need a 21' cable for a 24' boat. I ordered a 21' cable so i hope i'm right.

[lee]

Is the cable for a 2004 - 24v the same?? If not do you know what cable it is.

I would use a 19' cable.

[Tige'Therapy]

Is the cable for a 2004 - 24v the same?? If not do you know what cable it is.

[skippabcool]

Thanks. That is why I am glad I will have all winter to tackle this.

[wakewilson]

FirstChoiceMarine.com $147 – free shipping. It was the SSC15418 - 18'.

Good luck. It sounds like persistence is the key to this project.