Replacement of Existing Cable:
- Locate the part number stamped on the plastic jacket of the old cable.
- Then follow the manufacturer's directions for that part.
- If you removed the old cable, measure for the replacement cable as follows:
For Rack and Pinion Steering System
Cable Replacement:
- Measure the existing cable as shown in the illustration.
- Measure plastic cable jacket (“Y” dimension shown in above drawing) in inches.
- Add 30″, and round-up to next foot
- Order that length cable.
New Installation:
- Measure cable routing path from wheel center line to engine connection, as follows:
- A = Center line of wheel to gunwale (or deck, if routed downward)
- B = Dash to transom
- C = Gunwale to centerline of cable connection at centered tiller.
For Cable Installations through the Engine Tilt Tube:
- Add A, B & C + 6″, then round up to the next foot.
- Order that length cable.
For Cables Mounted to Transom, Splashwell or Stringer:
- Add A, B & C, then subtract 6″ and round up to the next foot.
- Order that length cable.
TYPICAL SINGLE STATION ROUTING
The diagram above illustrates the single-cable, starboard drive push-pull mechanical cable system. For different mechanicals or if you have any questions about mechanical steering relative to this guide, please contact Teleflex (Mechanical) Technical Service at (610) 495-7011 or visit ww.teleflexmarine.com
Cable routings (such as those found on pontoon boats) may vary from this drawing. Length can be confirmed by laying a garden hose or similar object) along cable path and measure run from wheel to engine connection point.
WARNING
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