TM 10-3930-669-20 1-16. STEERING SYSTEM. The steering axle (1) is mounted at the rear of the forklift and is hydraulically assisted any time the engine is running. Hydraulic oil pressure is provided by a transmission-mounted pump which is shared by the mast, pivot/shift assembly, and  steering  system.    No  mechanical  linkages  are  used  between  the  steering  column  (2)  and  the  steering  axle  (1)  for control of the steering axle (1).  A steering gear (3) is connected to the steering column (2) and controls fluid flow from the pump to the steering axle (1). 1-19