This document provides instructions for servicing and repairing steering axles on various lift truck models. It describes the components of the steering axle assembly and different types of pivot mounts used. Procedures are provided for removing and installing steering axles with stub shaft mounts and rubber mounts. The document also provides instructions for removing and servicing wheel hubs, spindles, bearings and tie rods. Safety warnings are given for putting lift trucks on blocks or stands when performing maintenance.

1. SERVICE REPAIR
S60E S70E S80E S100E S120E [C004]

5. 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
This section has the description and repair procedures
for the steering axle. See the following sections for
additional information of the steering system:
THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT
(1600 SRM 54)
THE HYDRAULIC PUMP (1900 SRM 97)
DESCRIPTION
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 a center pivot or mount.
The center pivot or mount permits the steering axle to
move in the frame mount when the lift truck travels
over rough surfaces.
The steering axles and repair procedures described in
this section are similar. Some parts are the same, but
the axle frames are not the same. Different types of piv-
ot mounts are welded to the axle frames for the differ-
ent models of lift trucks. Procedures for the removal
and installation of the steering axle with the different
mounts are described in the first part of the Repair sec-
tion.
The ends of the piston rod extend from both ends of the
cylinder shell. A single piston and the seal are in 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 cylin-
der.
When the piston reaches the end of the stroke, a relief
valve controls the oil pressure. The relief valve is nor-
mally found in the steering hydraulic pump or in the
supply line to the steering control unit. The tie rods that
connect the spindle arms to the cylinder are not adjust-
able.
Each spindle turns on two tapered roller bearings in
mounts in the axle frame. The preload on the bearings
is controlled by shims at the lower bearing cap.
The wheel hubs rotate on two tapered roller bearings
and are held on the spindles by a castle nut. A bearing
preload of the wheel hubs is adjusted by the castle nut.
The grease seals protect the bearings from dirt and wa-
ter. Wear sleeves protect the hub from wear by the
seals.
FIGURE 1. STEERING AXLE
1. SPINDLE
2. AXLE FRAME
3. STEERING CYLINDER
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6. 2
REPAIRS
WARNING
PUTTING THE LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS OR
STANDS
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some types of
maintenance and repair. The removal of the follow-
ing assemblies will cause large changes in the center
of gravity: counterweight, mast, engine, drive axle
and transmission. When the lift truck is put on
blocks, put additional blocks in the following posi-
tions:
1. If the counterweight is not removed, put the blocks
under the counterweight.
2. If the counterweight is removed, put blocks under
the mast assembly. Make sure the lift truck will not
fall from the blocks or stands. Make sure the lifting
devices used during repairs can lift the weight of the
parts and assemblies.
STEERING AXLES WITH STUB SHAFT
MOUNTS
The following lift trucks have a steering axle with a
stub shaft mount. (See FIGURE 2.)
S40–50F
S30–50E, S60ES
S60–100E
P40–50A
J50AS, J60AS with step frame (Europe)
FIGURE 2. STEERING AXLE WITH STUB SHAFT MOUNT
1. SPINDLE
2. AXLE FRAME
3. STEERING CYLINDER
4. O–RING
5. LARGE BUSHING
6. O–RING RETAINER
7. SMALL BUSHING
8. THRUST WASHER
9. THRUST PLATE
10. SHIMS
11. END PLATE
12. LIFT TRUCK FRAME
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Except for the P40–50A, the counterweight must be re-
moved before the steering axle is removed. See the sec-
tion THE FRAME (100 SRM 27 for E30–50B,
E60BS, E60–120B; 100 SRM 101 for the H60–110E;
100 SRM 164 for the S30–50E, S60ES, S60–120E;
100 SRM 176 for the J40–50A, J60AS) for informa-
tion on removing the counterweight. The wheels,
spindles, bearings and tie rods can be removed with the
steering axle in the lift truck. The counterweight must
be removed from the lift trucks with cushion tires if the
steering cylinder must be removed for repairs.
Removal
1. If the lift truck is a J50AS or J60AS remove the bat-
tery. See PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (8000 SRM
201 for E30–50B, E60BS, E60–120B; 8000 SRM 114
for the H60–110E; 8000 SRM 191 for the S30–50E,
S60ES, 8000 SRM 186 for the S60–120E; 8000 SRM
26 for the J40–50A, J60AS). Remove the counter-
weight. See THE FRAME (100 SRM 27 for
E30–50B, E60BS, E60–120B; 100 SRM 101 for the
H60–110E; 100 SRM 164 for the S30–50E, S60ES,
S60–120E; 100 SRM 176 for the J40–50A, J60AS).
Put the lift truck on stands so that the steering axle can
be removed.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic lines to the steering cylin-
der and install caps on the cylinder fittings and open
hydraulic lines. The caps will prevent the spindles from
turning as the axle is removed from under the lift truck.
3. Put a lifting device under the steering axle assembly.
Remove the capscrews from the end plate. Remove the
end plate, shims and thrust washer. Remove the three
capscrews and tapered sleeves from the thrust plate.
(Some units use a capscrew with a tapered area under
the head instead of a tapered sleeve.) Remove the thrust
plate and the other thrust washer. Move the axle away
from the lift truck.
4. Remove the O–ring, retainer, and bushings from the
pivot housing.
Installation
1. Lubricate the stub shaft bushings with grease. Install
the O–ring between the large bushing and the retainer.
2. Use a floor jack or another lift truck to lift the steer-
ing axle into position. Lubricate with grease and install
one thrust washer and the thrust plate. Install the ta-
pered sleeves and the capscrews. Tighten the caps-
crews to 160 N.m (120 lbf ft). [Some units use caps-
crews with a tapered area under the head. If capscrews
with the tapered area are used instead of the sleeves,
tighten the capscrews to 200 to 220 N.m (150 to 160 lbf
ft)].
FIGURE 3. STUB SHAFT MOUNT
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1. PIVOT HOUSING
2. STUB SHAFT
3. TAPERED SLEEVE OR
CAPSCREWS WITH TAPERED
AREA
4. THRUST PLATE
5. SHIMS
6. THRUST WASHER
7. END PLATE
8. SMALL BUSHING
9. LARGE BUSHING
10. O–RING
11. RETAINER
3. Install the other thrust washer and end plate. Tighten
the capscrews to 70 N.m (50 lbf ft). Measure the clear-
ance between the end plate and the housing for the stub
shaft. Remove the end plate and install shims 0.025 to
0.25 mm (0.001 to 0.010 in) thicker than the measured
gap. Lubricate and install the end plate. Tighten the
capscrews for the end plate to 70 N.m (50 lbf ft).
4. Connect the hydraulic lines to the steering cylinder.
Make sure the hydraulic lines are connected to the cor-
rect ports.
5. Remove the air from the steering system as de-
scribed in CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS in this
section. Check for hydraulic leaks.

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FIGURE 4. STEERING AXLE WITH RUBBER MOUNT
10098*E60–120B only
ELECTRIC LIFT TRUCK WITH RUBBER
MOUNTS
Certain counterbalance electric lift trucks have steering
axles with rubber mounts. Some units use two rubber
mounts and others use three rubber mounts between the
steering axle and the frame. If the axle has three
mounts, the mount in the center of the axle has the face
of the pad toward the axle. The other two rubber
mounts have the face of the pad toward the frame.
The E30–50B, 60BS lift trucks before August 1981 use
two rubber mounts between the steering axle and the
frame. The E60–120B lift trucks use three rubber
mounts. The rubber mount in the center of the axle
mount has the face of the pad in the down direction.
The other two rubber mounts have the face of the pad
towards the frame.
Removal
1. Remove the battery (See PERIODIC MAINTE-
NANCE (8000 SRM 201 for E30–50B, E60BS,
E60–120B; 8000 SRM 114 for the H60–110E; 8000
SRM 191 for the S30–50E, S60ES, 8000 SRM 186 for
the S60–120E; 8000 SRM 26 for the J40–50A,
J60AS). Put the lift truck on stands so that the steering
axle can be removed. The bottom of the counterweight
must be at least 46 cm (18 in) from the floor so that the
steering axle can be removed.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic lines at the steering cylin-
der. Install caps on the steering cylinder fittings and
open hydraulic lines.
3. Slide a floor jack or the forks of another lift truck un-
der the steering axle. Raise the lifting device until it
holds the weight of the steering axle. Remove the four
capscrews that hold the retainer plates to the frame.

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4. Remove the two large capscrews in the center of
each retaining plate. See FIGURE 5.) The capscrews
are tightened to 475 N.m (150 lbf ft).
5. Lower the steering axle assembly and remove it from
the lift truck.
Installation (See FIGURE 5.)
1. Install the rubber mounts on the steering axle. Tight-
en the capscrews to 160 N.m (115 lbf ft). The distance
between the centers of the two outer rubber mounts
must be adjusted so that the center capscrews will align
with the frame:
J40–60A 280 mm (11.0 in)
E30–120 267 mm (10.5 in)
FIGURE 5. INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING AXLE
10099
1. LIFT TRUCK FRAME
2. 1 UNC X 5 1/2 in CAPSCREW
[TIGHTEN TO 475 N.m (350 lbf ft)]
3. RETAINER PLATE
4. 5/8 UNC X 1 1/2 in CAPSCREWS
[TIGHTEN TO 160 N.m (115 lbf ft)]
[IF 5/8 UNC X 1 1/2 in PLACE
BOLT, TIGHTEN TO 215 N.m (160
lbf ft)]
5. STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLY

11. 6
2. Use a floor jack or another lift truck to lift the steer-
ing axle into position. Install each 1 UNC x 5 1/2 inch
center capscrew and lockwasher through the retainer
plate and rubber mount to the frame.
3. Install the four 5/8 UNC x 1 1/2 inch capscrews
through the retainer plates to the frame. Tighten the
capscrews to 160 N.m (115 lbf ft). [If place bolts are
used instead of capscrews (E30–60B), tighten the place
bolts to 215 N.m (160 lbf ft)]. Tighten the 1 UNC x 5
1/2 in center capscrews to 475 N.m (350 lbf ft).
4. Connect the hydraulic lines to the steering cylinder.
Make sure the hydraulic lines are connected to the cor-
rect ports.
5. Remove the air from the steering system as de-
scribed in CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS in this
section. Check for hydraulic leaks.
ELECTRIC LIFT TRUCKS WITH RUBBER
MOUNTS (E30–50B, E60BS AFTER
AUGUST 1981)
A new rubber mount was installed on this series of lift
trucks beginning with serial number B108V–8114B
made in Berea. Lift trucks made in Irvine and Toronto
began installing the new mount in 1982. See
FIGURE 6.
Removal
1. Remove the battery. See PERIODIC MAINTE-
NANCE (8000 SRM 201). Put the lift truck on stands
so that the steering axle can be removed. The bottom of
the counter weight must be at least 46 cm (18 in) from
the floor so that the steering axle can be removed.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic lines at the steering cylin-
der. Install caps on the steering cylinder fittings and
open hydraulic lines.
FIGURE 6. STERING AXLE WITH RUBBER MOUNTS
10097
1. RETAINER PLATE
2. 5/8 UNC X 2 in CAPSCREWS
[TIGHTEN TO 200 N.m (150 lbf ft)]
3. RUBBER MOUNT
4. STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLY

12. 7
3. Slide a floor jack or the forks of another lift truck un-
der the steering axle. Raise the lifting device until it
holds the weight of the steering axle. Remove the four
5/8 UNC x 2 inch capscrews that hold the two retainer
plates in position.
4. Lower the steering axle assembly and remove it from
the lift truck.
Installation
1. Install the rubber mounts on the axle. Make sure the
face of the rubber mount with the part number is away
from the axle.
2. Apply a lubricant that is approved for use with rub-
ber to the rubber mount. The lubricant is used where
the mount and the frame join.
3. Use a floor jack or another lift truck to put the steer-
ing axle into the position in the frame. Make sure the
rubber mounts fit inside the frame channels for the
mounts.
4. Install the retainer plates. Tighten the four 5/8 UNC
x 2 inch capscrews to 200 N.m (150 lbf ft).
5. Connect the hydraulic lines to the steering cylinder.
6. Remove the air from the steering system after the
battery has been connected. Check for hydraulic leaks.
WHEELS AND HUBS
Removal and Disassembly
1. Put the axle on blocks so that the wheels just touch
the floor. Remove the grease cap. Remove the cotter
pin and the castle nut. Remove the outer cone. Slide the
wheel from the hub. Remove the bearing and the seal
from the spindle.
2. If the bearings must be replaced, use a brass drift to
remove the bearing cups and the wear sleeve.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other wheel.
Cleaning
Clean all parts with solvent. Make sure there is no dirt
is in the bearings. Do not turn the bearings with com-
pressed air.
Assembly And Installation (See
FIGURE 7.)
1. Install the grease seal on the spindle. Lubricate the
bearing cones with grease. Install the cones on the
spindle. Press the bearing cups into the hub. Install the
wear sleeve into the hub.
2. Slide the wheel and hub onto the spindle.
CAUTION
Do not damage the seals during installation.
3. Install the washer and castle nut. Tighten to 200 N.m
(150 lbf ft). Loosen the nut to less than 25 N.m (20 lbf
ft). Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (25 lbf ft). Tighten the
castle nut until the cotter pin can be installed. Install the
cotter pin.
SPINDLES, BEARINGS AND TIE RODS
Removal And Disassembly
1. If the tie rod is to be replaced, remove the cotter pin
and castle nut. Use a special puller to remove the ta-
pered stud from the spindle arm. To loosen the stud, hit
the spindle arm with a large hammer. Use another ham-
mer behind the arm to hold the arm.
CAUTION
Do not hit the threads or the nut of the tie rod.
NOTE: To remove the spindle, the tie rod can be dis-
connected at the retaining pin.
2. Remove the grease cap from the spindle. Remove the
capscrews from the bearing cap. Remove the cap and
shims. Remove the bearing cup as shown in
FIGURE 9.
3. Tilt the spindle and lift the spindle from the axle. Re-
move the bearings and seals from the spindle.
Cleaning
Clean all parts except the ends of the tie rods in solvent.
Make sure there is no dirt is in the bearings.
Assembly And Installation (See
FIGURE 7. and FIGURE 8.)
1. Install a new seal on the machined surface at the top
of the spindle. Install the dust seal. On units that have a

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grease seal install the grease seal. Lubricate the seals
with grease. Press the bearing cones on the spindles.
2. Lubricate the bearings with wheel bearing grease.
Press the bearing cups into the steering axle and bear-
ing cap. Install the wear sleeves in the steering axle.
3. Install the spindle in the steering axle. Install the
bearing cap without the O–ring. Measure the clearance
between the bearing cap and the axle. (See FIGURE 7.)
Remove the bearing cap and install enough shims to
give a preload of 0.00 to 0.12 mm (0.000 to 0.005 in).
NOTE: The spindle bearings must have no clearance.
Install shims 0.00 mm to 0.12 mm (0.000 to 0.005 in)
thicker than the measured gap.
Install the O–ring on the bearing cap. Install the bear-
ing cap and capscrews. Tighten the 3/8 inch capscrews
to 45 N.m (35 lbf ft). On the J40–60AS with the flat
frame, tighten the 1/2 inch capscrews to 110 N.m (80
lbf ft).
4. Install the tie rod to the spindle arms. Tighten the
castle nuts to 160 N.m (120 lbf ft). Tighten the castle
nuts until the cotter pins can be installed.
5. Install the grease caps on the top of the steering axle.
FIGURE 7. SPINDLE AND TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
8655
1. GREASE CUP
2. BEARING CONE
3. BEARING CUP
4. SEAL
5. WEAR SLEEVE
6. SPINDLE
7. SNAP RING
8. PIN
9. CLAMP
10. RUBBER DUST COVER
11. TIE RODS
12. SEAL
13. O–RING
14. CASTLE NUT
15. SHIMS – MEASURE THE
GAP HERE

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FIGURE 8. SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
1. GREASE CAP
2. BEARING ASSEMBLY
3. WEAR SLEEVE
4. SEAL
5. SPINDLE
6. SEAL
7. SHIMS
8. O–RING
9. BEARING CAP
10. BEARING CONE
11. BEARING CUP
12. SPINDLE ARM
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STEERING CYLINDER
Removal And Disassembly (See
FIGURE 9.)
NOTE: Loosen the two end retainers before removing
the cylinder from the steering axle.
1. Disconnect the ends of the tie rods.
2. Remove the four capscrews that hold the cylinder to
the axle.
CAUTION
Make a note of the shims on the bottom mount on the
left side of the cylinder.

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3. To disassemble the cylinder, remove both retainers.
Pull the rod assembly from the shell. Remove all O–
rings and seals.
FIGURE 9. REMOVAL OF BEARING CAP
8561
1. PRY BAR
2. BEARING CUP
3. BEARING CAP
4. O–RING
Cleaning
Wash all parts except the tie rods in solvent. Use com-
pressed air to dry the parts.
CAUTION
Do not turn the bearings with compressed air.
Assembly And Installation (See
FIGURE 11.)
1. Put the O–rings, seals and wipers in warm hydraulic
oil. Install the O–ring between the lips of the seal.
Install the rod seals with the lips toward the center of
the cylinder. Install the wipers in the retainers.
2. Lubricate the seal ring with O–ring lubricant. Install
the back–up ring. Install the seal ring over the back–up
ring. Install the piston in the shell.
3. Lubricate the retainer seals. Install the retainers on
the rod.
CAUTION
Do not damage the seals during installation.
4. Tighten the retainers to 300 to 350 foot pounds (406
to 475 N.m). There is a tool available (Hyster Part
Number 332495) to tighten the retainers.
NOTE: It is easier to tighten the retainers after the cyl-
inder is installed in the steering axle.
FIGURE 10. STEERING CYLINDER
INSTALLATION
1193
1. PIN
2. SNAP RING
3. DOWEL
4. RUBBER DUST COVER
5. SHIMS
1
3
2
5
4
5. Cylinder Installation
Install the dowel sleeve (except H60–110E) on the up-
per left mount. (See FIGURE 10.). Install bolts on the
two right–hand side and upper left mounts. Tighten the

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bolts to 120 N.m (90 lbf ft). [165 N.m (120 lbf ft) on
H60–110E].
On the lower left–hand mount install as many shims as
possible between the cylinder and the axle. (See
FIGURE 10.). Install the bolt and tighten.
6. Connect the cylinder rod to the tie rods with the pins
and snap rings. Pull the rubber dust cover toward the
cylinder. Install and tighten the clamps.
NOTE: Make sure to tighten the cylinder retainers.
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1. O–RING
2. WIPER
3. RETAINER
4. ROD SEAL LIP
FIGURE 11. ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING CYLINDER
CAUTION: Do not damage the
seals during installation.
1. PISTON SEAL RING
2. BACK–UP RING
3. PISTON
STEP 1. Install the rod seal
lip toward the piston.
STEP 2. Install the piston seal
ring over the back–up ring.
STEP 3. Lubricate and install the
piston rod and the end plugs.
STEP 4. Tighten to 300–350
foot pounds (406–475 N.m)
12
3
1
2
3
4
4
2
1
1
2
1. RETAINER
2. O–RING