1600 YRM 1133
General
General
This section has the description and repair procedures
for the steering axle.
The steering axle assembly includes an axle frame,
steering cylinder, and two spindle and hub assemblies.
See Figure 1. The steering axle is articulated and is
connected to the frame by center pivot mounts. The
center pivot mounts permit the steering axle to move in
the frame mount when the lift truck travels over rough
surfaces.
The end caps of the steering cylinder are also the
mounts for the cylinder and are held to the shell by
the mount capscrews. There are O-rings, seals, and
wipers in the end caps to seal the caps to the shell
and rod. The ends of the piston rod extend from both
ends of the cylinder. A single piston and the seal are at
the center of the rod. Oil pressure on one side of the
piston moves the piston in the bore. The piston pushes
an equal amount of oil from the opposite side of the
cylinder.
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