Stiff steering

[sparky27]

So I'm finally getting ready to get the boat wet for the first time this year.   I noticed last night the steering wheel is very tough to turn.  I did done research on some older threads on this site containing to my problem.   One tip I read was to check the big nut next to the motor on the steering arm.  Its printed on the nut -caution**tighten.  Some one said that nut should be loose.  Mine was wrenched tight apparently.  Does the warning on the nut mean , make sure its tight or do not wrench tight???  Btw it's a 05' mercury 115 if that makes any difference.   I will also re lube and clean the components also to see if it makes a difference.   Thanks for any input!!

[leech~~]

sparky27, how did you make out of the tight steering deal?  Did you find a fix?

[BoxMN]

I know this is late, I just logged on for first time in a long time. The nut should be loose. Hope you found the fix.