Steering Cable replacement

[Rcpritchard]

Hello, I have a 1993 Maxum 1800 xr 115 Merc outboard. I believe I need to replace the steering cable. The steering is hard to turn, especially to the left and is clunky when I turn the wheel. I greased the steering rack, but had little improvement. How do I know which cable to purchase? Do I measure the current cable etc. ? Not sure which one to order. Thanks

[mmwjr]

Have you greased the tube back bybe motor?

Yep measure the old one to get the correct length. Do you try an Google which cable you boat takes?