Steering Cable

[johhnyboat]

2016 242 LS. There is some information regarding replacing but a few questions. I’m assuming there are two cables. Does the part include both? I’m assuming for $360 it does?
For anyone who has done this what was the hardest part in replacing?
Thanks in Advance.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Yes, the 2 cables are all one unit. What’s difficult is just working in tight spaces not the job itself. Would I do it again myself, probably, but also understand why dealers charge what they do.

 

[johhnyboat]

Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[Delgrad]

Tried doing it today. Got stuck trying to get the old cable through the transom. Anyone have and tricks?

 

[johhnyboat]

Tried doing it today. Got stuck trying to get the old cable through the transom. Anyone have and tricks?

any luck, it looks like some people used line to fish through. A cable snake is always helpful to me when I routing thinks through a boat. Lot's of things to get snagged on.

 

[Delgrad]

My issue was freeing up the old cables from the transom. Loosened up the bolt and washer and it would not budge. Had to get a piece of pipe and a sledgehammer. Ultimately got it