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8fg steering trouble

Gday all
we have 8fg forklifts here and one of them while driving the steering keeps turning to the left and you need to keep turning left to drive in a line can any body help me please
  • Posted 17 Jul 2012 07:48
  • By johnvan
  • joined 17 Jul'12 - 2 messages
  • Tasmania, Australia
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thanks for that ill try that now
  • Posted 17 Jul 2012 10:49
  • By johnvan
  • joined 17 Jul'12 - 2 messages
  • Tasmania, Australia
repack the cylinder. be sure to replace the rod bushings. this a common problem and you can confirm by slowly turning the steering wheel while watching the steer tires. they should mimic your wheel movements.
  • Posted 17 Jul 2012 09:36
  • By toyzilla
  • joined 29 Mar'10 - 175 messages
  • Texas, United States
easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.

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