{"product_id":"898349a11-genuine-mercury®-steering-actuator-kit","title":"898349A11 | Genuine Mercury® Steering Actuator Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA steering actuator\u003cstrong\u003e 898349A11 \u003c\/strong\u003eis the component in a vehicle that physically moves or assists the steering mechanism. It converts commands from the driver—or from a computer system—into movement of the wheels. Steering Actuator Kit For135 HP - 200 HP Verado systems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 898349A11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mercury MerCruiser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits  898349A11 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercury Verado 4-stroke outboards, 135 HP - 200 HP Verado systems\u003cbr\u003eSome Bass Cat Boats using Mercury Verado steering systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpose of using  898349A11:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"xlwqqo\" data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Reduce steering effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eIn power steering systems, the actuator helps the driver turn more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eExamples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18lzds5\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eelectric power steering in cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19nlr0n\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"614\"\u003ehydraulic steering in trucks and boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eWithout it, steering could feel very heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ivx1tm\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Improve precision and control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe actuator allows smoother and more accurate steering adjustments, especially at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vsc75e\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"800\"\u003ehigh speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uxuksd\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"820\"\u003etight maneuvering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oyxmxs\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"836\"\u003edocking boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7u86cl\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"855\"\u003ebacking trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1ieef6d\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Enable automatic steering features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eModern systems use steering actuators for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15r0vp6\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"965\"\u003elane keep assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"62fhpt\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eself-parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m682iv\" data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eadaptive steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bvomff\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eautonomous driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eThe computer commands the actuator to steer automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"5et4au\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Control marine outboard steering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eOn boats (like Mercury Verado systems), the steering actuator turns the outboard motor left or right using hydraulic or electro-hydraulic force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eiccdd\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003elighter helm effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iuk7v6\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003esmoother handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfb135\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003ejoystick docking capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6bhk5f\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eintegration with autopilot systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"eomuoi\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Absorb steering loads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eIn heavy vehicles and marine applications, the actuator handles much of the steering force so the driver isn’t fighting engine torque, road resistance, or water pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigns of a Bad Steering Actuator 898349A11:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 19.6px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"zu48lc\" data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Hard or stiff steering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eOne of the biggest signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eThe steering wheel becomes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16346zv\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eheavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mcrrhg\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"368\"\u003edifficult to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13wadlb\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"383\"\u003einconsistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eThis often happens when the actuator stops providing assist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1tmwbtd\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Steering pulls or jerks unexpectedly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eThe vehicle or boat may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bp4vtd\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"539\"\u003edrift left\/right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f26km0\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eovercorrect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uw1aqc\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"569\"\u003efeel unstable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lrjoge\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"604\"\u003emake sudden steering adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eCommon in electronic steering systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"a7m4oj\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Warning lights or fault messages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eModern systems may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nawdqg\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"741\"\u003ePower Steering Fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqllee\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eSteering Assist Reduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x53e1w\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eEPS Warning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19tgnk0\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eSteering System Error\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"la8r1n\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eLane Assist Fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eMarine systems may show SmartCraft steering alarms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"19ew364\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Clicking, grinding, or whining noises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eBad actuators can make:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8zc7u5\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eelectric motor noises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7uvucc\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"994\"\u003egrinding gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15rrorp\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ehydraulic whining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"142neuv\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eknocking sounds during turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"mb6i4f\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Delayed steering response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eYou turn the wheel but steering reacts slowly or inconsistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eThis can feel dangerous at highway speed or while docking a boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"kvetae\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Steering wheel vibration or shaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eA failing actuator motor or internal gear issue can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nntugy\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003ewheel shudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wcqm4k\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003evibration during turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2rugdg\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eoscillation at certain speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1tn7s5b\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Fluid leaks (hydraulic systems)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eHydraulic steering actuators may leak:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bjdiy8\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003epower steering fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ot9jpz\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003ehydraulic oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eLook for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcw3vw\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003ewet hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cwfaje\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eleaking cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nl3u4a\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003elow fluid reservoir levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"10v4d79\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Intermittent steering assist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eThe steering may work normally sometimes, then suddenly become heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eThis often points to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tvretp\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eoverheating actuator motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10e0bov\" data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003efailing sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"op3155\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003ewiring\/module problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"du2khp\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Autopilot or lane-keeping failure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eVehicles and boats with automated steering features may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8s2er9\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003edisable lane assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v0907w\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003elose autopilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nqca0j\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003efail self-parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"diea96\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eshow calibration errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eAbout the Manufacturer – Mercury MerCruiser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading marine engine brand known for its reliable, high-performance inboard and sterndrive power systems. Built by Mercury Marine, MerCruiser engines are widely used in recreational boats for their strong acceleration, smooth operation, and durability. The brand is recognized for combining advanced engineering with easy maintenance, making it a popular choice among boaters and manufacturers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury MerCruiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50761575334135,"sku":"898349A11","price":859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7080\/3959\/files\/05adf86f209d9d2d6b461ef1c83b8efa.webp?v=1778538573","url":"https:\/\/forcetruckparts.com\/products\/898349a11-genuine-mercury%c2%ae-steering-actuator-kit","provider":"Force Truck Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}