# 3848178 Steering Cable | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta steering cable, 2.50 m cable length, from the Steering group, weighing 2.48 kg and listed for 7 applications across the D-series and VMM ranges. It shares the range construction: a 36 strand steel wire core laid to left and right under a spring steel covering, a hardened steel wire armature, and brown high density polyethylene outer sheathing, ending in a telescopic sleeve and connection nut. Unlike most of this run it is not listed as superseding an earlier number.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-340I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440I-WJ-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-300I-G
-   Volvo Penta VMM-A

-   **Engine Family:** D, VMM
-   **HP Range:** 300-480 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   2.50 m cable length
-   36 strand steel wire core laid to left and right, with spring steel covering
-   Brown high density polyethylene outer sheathing over a hardened steel wire armature
-   Telescopic sleeve and connection nut, drawn as a seven-eighths inch by 14 thread
-   2.48 kg
-   No superseded number listed
-   7 applications across the D-series and VMM ranges
-   Telescopic sleeve, connection nut and end sleeves
-   Protective outer sheathing in brown HD polyethylene
-   Protective sleeve in white HD polyethylene
-   36 strand steel wire, laid to left and right, over a core wire
-   Length m: 2.50 m
-   Fits: Volvo Penta mechanical steering systems

## 🔌 Function

Transmits helm wheel movement mechanically along its length, pushing and pulling the steering actuator to turn the drive.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Steering stiff, heavy or notchy through the turn
-   Lost motion at the wheel before the drive moves
-   Outer casing cracked or kinked
-   Grease weeping from the end fittings
-   Corrosion on the ram where it enters the tube

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The 2.25 m cable 3848177 is only 81 grams lighter and the 2.75 m cable 3848179 only 138 grams heavier, so weight is no guide - order on measured length
-   Route with sweeping bends and grease the output ram on fitting
-   Twenty-nine lengths are listed in 0.25 m steps from 2.00 m to 9.00 m - order by measured length
-   Designed for minimum physical effort with minimum play

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 327.84 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 327.84 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3848178 Steering Cable | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3848178-steering-cable-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-22