First, the black plastic steering tracks are bolted to the inside of the hull Second, the steering cable is run through the small projections in the hull that face the stern (The plastic sleeve prevents the finished cable end from pulling into the hull) The cable clamps are applied to the hull so that the steering cables run straight toward the steering tracks Aluminum steering rails are slotted into the steering tracks The inside end of the steering cable is fastened to the steering rails Finally, the steering redals are installed into the steering rails The steering assembly includes: Steering cables (4 bolts, 4 lock nuts, 4 washers, and 4 cable clamps) Steering tracks (2 screws and 2 lock nuts) Steering rails (4 .25-20 x1" Hex nuts and 4 .25-20 lock nuts) Steering pedals.