1.
For steps required for fifth wheel
maintenance, refer to Step 1 of Section 6
and all steps in Sections 11 through 18.
NOTE: Removal of the fifth wheel
top plate is not required for
maintenance but could be required
when performing repairs.
11. Top Plate Removal
IMPORTANT: Fifth wheel assembly
has replaceable pocket
inserts installed between
the fifth wheel top plate
and mounting base.
When removing top
plate, be careful not
to lose pocket inserts.
Failure to prevent pocket
inserts from falling out of
the top plate could cause
a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
1.
Remove bracket pin retention nuts and
bolts from both sides of fifth wheel top
plate (Figure 30).
2.
Using a pry bar, pull bracket retention pins
out of fifth wheel top plate (Figure 30).
3.
Using a lifting device capable of lifting
500 lbs. (227 kg), remove the top plate
from the mounting base. Place fifth
wheel on a flat, clean working area.
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.
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Maintenance Procedures
Figure 30
RETENTION BOLT
TOP
PLATE
BRACKET PIN
RETENTION NUT
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