How to Replace Boat Mechanical Steering System

Keywords: boat mechanical steering, boat steering wheel replacement, boat helm replacement, boat steering cable replacement, Wahoo, outboard, fishing boat steering repair.

This video walks through replacing mechanical steering on a 1985 Wahoo 16.2 LTD boat with a 2003 Yamaha 90HP 2-stroke outboard engine. Steps include:

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:49 Remove steering wheel cap
05:03 Remove steering wheel
07:39 Remove steering wheel bezel
08:49 Remove steering mechanism bracket
09:30 Remove steering mechanism
12.18 Remove steering cable from mechanism
15:44 Remove steering cable from engine
19:42 Install steering mechanism bracket
21:01 Install steering mechanism
24:14 Install steering wheel bezel
26:50 Install steering wheel key
27.21 Install steering wheel
28:37 Install steering cable in steering mechanism
30:13 Install catch tube in steering mechanism
31:45 install steering cable at engine
35:27 Connect steering linkage


Tools:
Small flat head screwdriver
Long phillips screwdriver
1/2 “ socket & wrench
7/16” socket & wrench
3/4" socket & wrench
Hammer
Grease gun
Drill

Supplies
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Hull Cleaner: https://amzn.to/43xiqwA
Marine Grease: https://amzn.to/3oXKxpI

Parts:
Vevor Outboard Steering System: https://amzn.to/3X4LLMH
10' Boat Steering Cable 10 Feet Marine Steering System 3/4'' Shaft with 13.5 Inch Wheel for Yachts and Waterborne Vehicles:
Stainless steel screws for the helm bezel.