It should be full of grease. I've never replaced the helm a part of a shift cable replacement. Once the cable is out check the helm of smooth operation
Ayuh,.... How 'bout as part of a steerin' cable replacement,..??
When ya price out a replacement Cable, Vs: a complete helm, 'n cable Kit, the Kit is nearly the same price as Just the cable,....
Yes,.... Helms wear, they're just die-cast pot metal, 'n plastic,....