A steering axle for a lift truck includes a double-acting steering cylinder whose tubular cylinder member is closed off at each end by way of a cover. The steering cylinder includes a tubular cylinder member retained inside of a cylindrical mounting of a part of the cover. This forms within the area of the mounting an additional stroke space that is delimited at the end of the tubular member by a bearing flange of the cover which is rigidly connected with a support frame by way of oppositely disposed threaded bolts whereby the support frame is held fixed at the body.
