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You didn't state whether it is a new sterring cable or the old one. If it is the old one and you've disconnected the calbe from the boat and it is still tight, turn the wheel so the cable is extented fully. Then wipe all of the grease off and then celan any dried residue from the shaft that may have hardened over a period of time. Then lightly regrease with a non stickly teflon type lube.