3848180 Steering Cable | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta steering cable, 3.00 m cable length, from the Steering group, weighing 2.78 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. It supersedes part number 3840248, itself catalogued as a steering cable.

🚤 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

• 3.00 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
• 2.78 kg
• Supersedes 3840248
• 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: 3.00 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

• Heavy or sticky steering, worst at full lock
• Slack at the wheel before the drive answers
• Outer casing cracked, kinked or worn through
• Grease weeping at the ends with corrosion behind it
• Cable stiff when cold and easier when warm

🛠️ Service Notes

• The 2.75 m cable 3848179 and the 3.25 m cable 3848181 sit either side of this one, only 250 mm apart in each direction - measure before ordering
• Keep the routing bends large and grease the output ram on assembly
• 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

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3848180 → Supersedes 3840248 → Supersedes 853185 → Supersedes 850810

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3840248 earlier number superseded by this part
• 853185 earlier number superseded by this part
• 850810 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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