Forklift Steering Cylinder Replacement Instruction

Forklift Steering Cylinder Replacement Instruction

If the forklift has difficulty steering or cannot steer, and the steering does not improve after eliminating issues with the steer axle and connecting pins, the steering cylinder must be faulty and needs to be replaced.

1.Jack up the counterweight and remove the tire.

2.Remove the kingpin connecting plate, bolts, and locking pins.

If the kingpin is hard to remove,adjust the position through the steering system.

3.Disconnect the steering hydraulic hoses and fittings.Disconnect the other side hydraulic hoses and fittings.

4.Remove the mounting bolts of the steering cylinder.

5.Take out the old cylinder.

6.Remove the protective caps from the new cylinder.Install the original locating pins onto it.

7.Install the new cylinder.

8.Reinstall the hydraulic fittings and hoses.Ensure thread locker is applied to the mounting bolts.

Tighten the mounting bolts.

Install the hydraulic fittings.

Connect the hydraulic hoses and tighten.

9.Install the kingpin connecting plate, bolts, and locking pins.

If the pin holes on the new cylinder do not align,adjust the position through the steering system.

Ensuring the notch on the locking pin faces upward.

10.Reinstall the tire and remark the positions of the wheel nuts.

11.Lower the counterweight and test the steering function.