3848181 Steering Cable | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta steering cable, 3.25 m cable length, from the Steering group, weighing 2.9 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 3840249, 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

• 3.25 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
• 2.9 kg
• Supersedes 3840249
• 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: 3.25 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 effort risen or the wheel feels notchy
• Play at the wheel before the drive moves
• Outer casing split or kinked
• Ram pitted and grease escaping past the boot
• Binding that eases as the boat warms up

🛠️ Service Notes

• Adjacent sizes are the 3.00 m cable 3848180 and the 3.50 m cable 3848182 - order on measured length rather than on published weight
• Route without tight bends and grease the ram tube when 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

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3848181 → Supersedes 3840249 → Supersedes 853186 → Supersedes 850811

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3840249 earlier number superseded by this part
• 853186 earlier number superseded by this part
• 850811 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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