Before you begin beating on things with a hammer make sure you get yourself a brass drift and a section of brass rod about the diameter of the steering cable at the motor (stainless steel part which runs through the sleeve). Disconnect the steering cable at the motor by loosening the large nut holding it on. Now WITH the brass drift and brass rod drive the steering cable out of the sleeve. Unless the cable is completely frozen or the outside of the cable is cracked it probably only needs to have some penetrating oil squirted inside the cable from both ends. Clean the stainless steel end of the cable until it is very nice and shiney then clean the inside of the sleeve on the motor. Place a light coating of grease on the stainless portion of the cable and reassemble the cable. Your steering should work fine now. This will be a chronic problem so frequent cleaning especially prior to winter storage will keep yur boat ready to run when you are. The grease fittings at the motor only lubricate the tilt pivot of the motor and does not put any lubricant on the steering cable. Frequent cleaning and maintenence is the only solution I have found to keep the steering working smoothly. Remember any excessive amounts of lubricant on the steering cable a the motor (exposed part) will attract all manner of dirt and grime....light lubrication is the answer. Please use a brass drift when beating on the steering cable or you will indeed be heading to the shop to purchase a new steering cable!