Case 585G, 586G, 588G Forklift Service Manual

Table of Contents

• General
• Engines
• Fuel System
• Electrical
• Steering
• Power Train
• Brakes
• Hydraulic
• Mounted Equipment
• Hydraulic Schematic
• Electrical Schematic

Manual Extract: Checking Piston Packing for the Steering Cylinder

1. Apply the parking brake and lower the loader bucket to the floor.
2. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and stop the engine.
3. Disconnect the hose at the left side of the steering cylinder.
4. Install a plug in the hose. The thread size is 3/416.

5. Start the engine and run the engine at full throttle.
6. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and continue to turn the steering wheel to the right while another person checks for leakage at the open fitting.
7. If there is constant leakage, the piston packing is damaged and must be repaired. See Section 5003 for repair instructions.