1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507260, Page 100Get this manual
Steering Cable ReplacementExcept HBF2 Removal
rn 1.Remove the coverscrews retaining the steering housing Remove the four coverrn 2Remove the steering cable set screw3Push down on heel of foot pedal to extend steering cable
rn 4Lift the steering gear off of the pivot post5Unthread the steering gear and set it aside6Cut the sleeve to separate the steering cable from the electrical cable
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cutting the sleeve, be careful not to damage the electrical wires10998