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Figure 5
Top Plate Removal
3. Top Plate Removal
IMPORTANT:
The FW35TT/XA-351-TT Series fifth wheel
assembly has replaceable pocket inserts
installed between the fifth wheel top
plate and mounting base. When removing
the top plate, the pocket inserts will either
remain inside of the top plate pockets, on
top of the mounting bracket caps, or may
fall out.
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 the clinch pins from the bracket pins on both
sides of the fifth wheel top plate
(Figure 5)
.
2. Using a pry bar, pull the bracket pins out on both sides of
the fifth wheel top plate
(Figure 5)
.
3. Disconnect the air lines from the air cylinder under the
fifth wheel top plate. If the fifth wheel is equipped with
auto-lube, disconnect the grease lines.
4. Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs. (227 kg),
remove the top plate from the mounting base. Place the
fifth wheel upside down on a flat, clean working area.
NOTE:
Follow the instructions published by the lifting
device manufacturer for proper operation of the
lifting device.
5. Completely remove all components from the fifth wheel
and discard.
IMPORTANT
: DO NOT reuse old parts that were
removed during disassembly.
Do not hit steel parts with a steel
hammer as parts could break, sending
steel fragments flying in any direction
creating a hazard which, if not avoided,
may result in minor to moderate injury.
6. Thoroughly steam clean the top plate.
7. Inspect the fifth wheel top plate for cracks, damage,
distortion, and loose lock pin holes. Fifth wheels with
cracks, damage, distortion or loose lock pin holes MUST
be replaced.
CLINCH PIN
BRACKET
PIN
Failure to replace a cracked, damaged or
distorted top plate could result in
improper fifth wheel operation and
trailer separation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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