2005 gtx - batt cable connections

[Emory]

1) Can someone please tell me what type of tool is required to tighten (or remove) the cables which connect the starter solenoid to the starter? I have looked at the ends with a mirror and tried allen wrenches and torx wrenches. It does not look like a bolt-up deal. Is there something I am missing here? My neighbor is a Ford mechanic and he could figure it out. One of my cables is loose and causing intermittent starting. I would like to remove the cable from the solenoid, clean them and retighten. Thanks!

2) Also, this year I have noticed the steering is excessively "tight" when turning the wheel left or right. I have not launched the PWC yet. Any idea what would cause this?
Thanks.....again.
Emory

 

[Dennis]

There are two studs coming off the solenoid the the cables are attached to. The cables are secured to the stud by a 10mm nut. The problem you got is the red rubber insulator around the nut won't let you get a socket on the nut. I've taken a cheap 10mm socket and ground the edge down so it will fit inside the insulator. If that doesn't work then I use a razor blade and cut back the insulator so I can access the nut. Make sure you disconnect the battery because it's easy to short your tools out on the exhaust manifold.
SeaDoo has a updated steering cable for your ski. There are two kinds of steering cables on the 4TECS ..... the ones that are bad and the ones that are going bad.:rofl:

DAWG

 

[- BiRkS_]

For the steering problem, you may just want to try lubing all the joints on the pump, and then lube the steering cable, that should make it a little better.

 

[ski-d00]

1. 10mm socket, just push hard it will force the red rubber boot out of the way, or you can use a hair dryer to get it warm and then it will move out of the way easily.

2. your steering cable needs greased, there is a special tool that will pump grease into the cable.