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Replacing steering cable on blazr boat

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I think I need to replace the steering cable on my blazer VLX-125 boat. The steering is really hard almost to a point where I don't like taking it out on the water because the steering is so tiresome.

It has a teleflex rack and pinion steering setup on it.

Can some post a link to buy the cable? and walk through on how to replace it? Because I dont have a clue how to replace it.

  • Super User

Measure the old cable when you get it out

If it has the pigtail on one end just feed it into your steering gearbox and it will lock it's self up. you just feed the pigtail in and turn the steering wheel to the left until it locks. you will get directions on this connection with the cable.

Bolt the other end on and your good to go.

Hardest part is running it through to the console, but not a big problem.

cable should cost 100-120 depending on the length.

when you get it apart let me know what you got and I can help you. just not this weekend, will be leaving shortly for toledo.

FYI, you will enjoy steering it with one finger again.

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They should have the number somewhere along the plastic cover. The last two digits should be the length. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/search.do?freeText=teleflex%20steering%20cable&page=GRID&engine=adwords!6456&keyword=teleflex_steering_cable

To replace them can be H E double L.  You may have to remove the engine, to get them out of it. 

If you have dual tanks on your tank is on the right side, it may have to come out.   Getting them out of the gunwall can be trouble because sometimes they can be tie-wrapped to hangers or have electical cables wrapped in with them.    Tie some nylon strong nylon cord, like cloths line, to each one as you pull them out so you will have something to pull them back through with.   Pull from the rack end and wrap the nut's on motor end with duct tape and some sort of filler, like paper towels, so it has a nice tapper to slide by everything easier.   It helps if you have two people, because sometimes you have to pull back as you pull to work it out.

Have you tried lubricating it?  Mine has grease fitting on it.  It helps alot.

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