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• No superseded number listed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