[macojoe]

Nope take AS out of there and clean well, then grease.

When you orderd the nut make sure it is for your motor!

They are different sizes for motors, merc, yamaha, ect ect...

Can you remove your steering cable with out removing the motor??

If so do what I do, in the winter remove the cable, clean add grease and bag it till spring.

Clean tube add grease and reinstall the cable, never ever see a stuck cable again!!