Troubleshoot Steering System
Problem Cause Solution
Steering Wheel Not
Turning
Oil pump damaged or malfunctioning Replace pump
Priority spool blocked or damaged Clean or replace
Rubber hose joint damaged or fluid line blocked Clean or replace
Hard Steering
Steering relief valve pressure too low
Adjust Steering relief
valve
Air present in oil circuit Remove air
Reset of steering gear out of operation, and
positioning leaf spring broken
Replace leaf spring
Excessive internal leak of steering cylinder Inspect sealing of piston
Forklift Truck Swinging
walk
Excessive oil flow
Adjust Steering relief
valve
Warn or damaged steering components
Check physical
components
Abnormal Noise
Fluid tank level low Add hydraulic fluid
Suction pipe or oil filter blocked
Clean or replace suction
pipe or filter
Fluid Leak
Steering cylinder guide sleeve damaged or hoses or
joint damaged
Replace
8000 YRM 2199 Steering System
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