FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
• 1/2" Socket
• 3/8" Drive Ratchet
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Bungee Cords
• 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench (ft-lb)
Procedure:
1 .
Pump the stretcher all the way up .
2 .
Raise both siderails to the up and latched position .
3 .
Using bungee cords, support the raised base hood .
4 .
Using a 1/2" socket, remove the bolt that holds the fifth wheel cam drive link to the cam .
5 .
Using a 1/2" socket, remove the two bolts that secure the fifth wheel assembly to the base frame .
6 .
Using needle nose pliers, remove the pump pedal return spring from the fifth wheel bracket .
7 .
Using needle nose pliers, remove the foot end jack release rod from the release pedal .
8 .
Remove the release rod .
9 .
Working from the patients left side, rotate the fifth wheel assembly counter clockwise while lifting the fifth wheel
assembly up and out .
10 . Reverse steps to reinstall . Torque all bolts to 13 ± 2 ft-lb .
11 . Verify proper operation of the unit before returning it to service .
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Service Information
1089-009-006 REV G
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