Lubricating steering cables

I want to try lubricating rather than replacing my steering cable on my '93 SN. Has anyone successfully accomplished this task?

I really do not know the condition of the cable, but the boat was partially submerged before I purchased the boat and I am concerned that water entered the cable and started corrossion. The steering wheel was off the boat and not included when I purchased it and I remember the hub fairly stiff when trying to turn by hand.

So, I am going to pull the cable and see what can be done. Suggestions welcome knowing that I am nickle and dimeing (sp) myself to death on this project and saving $200.00 would be nice.

Yes, you are probably right. Last night, I grabbed the tiller end of the cable and was able to pull on the rod with great resistance. The steering rack/pinon still connected. After I pushed and pulled on the rod just a few times, it loosened up significantly and was rather easy to move. I think I am going to leave it as is and see how smoothly it operates when the boat is reassembled.

So, for future knowledge, what is the conventional method of removal for the steering cable? I assume one would remove the support tube (tiller end) and pull the cable out from the helm. Does this sound correct.

I wouldn't remove the tube without first marking the position it is bolted on. Normally it is unnecessary to remove the tube unless you need to clean the inside of it. Just unbolt the cable from the rudder arm, and the cable from the tube.

drill a very small hole in the outer cover , use a grease gun for a chainsaw bar , very small point , you can pump the cable full , seal hole with tape , works best in the middle , lite grease works best