Steering Cable Measurement
When replacing your existing cable, you can usually find a part number and/or length stamped on the outer jacket. If it is not legible, it will be necessary to make careful examination of your system to determine what type of cable you need and then to actually measure the length required for proper cable replacement of selection and installation.
Follow the above quick method for measuring all steering cables to determine the correct length you will need. Simply measure the length of the “B” requirement as indicated below. Then add 30 inches. Divided the total by 12. Your answer will probably be xx.x. Whatever the number before the decimal is the whole foot conversion. Take the number and round up to the next whole foot measurement. This work for either rack (shown above) or rotary steering cable.
Steering Cable Measurement
If you are installing a cable in a new installation, plan the cable routing carefully. Always make it the shortest route with the least bends, from the control to the device you are controlling (i.e. throttle, transmission). After you have determined the route of your cable, simply measure the complete distance from control to the device, then round up to the nearest whole foot measurement.
