Plunger and Adjustment Wedge Installation
1.
Install the adjusting screw (
20
) through the hole locat-
ed in the throat of the fifth wheel casting. Install the
compression spring (
23
) over the screw, then slide the
adjusting wedge (
22
) over the screw (see
FIGURE 6
).
Compress the spring and install a lock nut (
21
).
Tighten the screw with a 1⁄2˝ Allen wrench until the
nut is flush with the end of the bolt.
2.
Lubricate the tail and faces of the plunger with a
light grease (
FIGURE 7
).
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REBUILDING PROCEDURES
continued
Primary Lock Installation
continued
3.
Place the secondary lock (
10
) into its approximate
location in the casting (see
FIGURE 4
).
4.
IMPORTANT:
Coat the lock pin hole in the swinging
lock (
6
) with Never-Seez
®
(supplied with kit).
This is
vital
.
DO NOT USE
any substitute lubricant.
(See
FIGURE 5
.)
10
FIGURE 4
20
21
22
23
FIGURE 6
18
17
Apply lubricant
FIGURE 7
LOCK PIN HOLE
Lubricate with
Never-Seez
®
before putting
in position
6
FIGURE 5
5.
Insert the swinging lock (
6
) between the ramps (see
FIGURE 5
). Temporarily set it under the rear rib.
3.
Install the spring (
18
) in the casting. See
FIGURE 8
.
4.
Insert the plunger (
17
) through the plunger slots in the
casting and the spring (
18
). Use the helper block to
hold the plunger in place with the spring compressed
(see
FIGURE 8
).
Plunger slots
18
17
FIGURE 8
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