Installation Instructions
16K Sidewinder
TM
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2009, 2016 Cequent Performance Products - Printed in Mexico
Sheet 8 of 12
SW16KIN
10/25/16
Rev. J
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
3. Install the universal wedge into the position for Sidewinder
TM
feature activation (figure 19) , in the proper
orientation for your fifth wheel. The bolts will not be fully tightened at this time. Only tighten the (2)
5/8-11 X 1 3/4” wedge bolts until the conical washers begin to engage. The wedge should be allowed to slide
with the rap of a hammer or mallet.
4. Apply grease to the surface on both sides of the wedge, around the kingpin, and the skid plate surface as
shown in figure 22.
*For all Fifth Wheel Heads, lubricate the area where the jaw passes under
the wedge.
Activating the Sidewinder
TM
Feature Cont.:
Figure 22
Apply grease to surface on both
sides of the wedge.
Grease around the kingpin.
*Lubricate the area where the jaw passes under the wedge
Apply grease to skid plate
surface for hook-up and un-
hook.
Figure 23
5. Hook-up to the fifth wheel trailer following the hitching procedure in this manual, for proper latching of the fifth
wheel hitch refer to the owners manual for your fifth wheel hitch.
6.
Raise the trailer landing gear and drive the truck and trailer forward a few feet so that the truck and trailer are in a
straight line.
7.
Put the vehicle in park and apply the emergency brake. Block the trailer wheels and lower the trailer landing gear
so the landing gear is resting firmly on the ground and supporting the trailer weight. Tap the wedge firmly forward
until it will no longer travel.
8. Attempt to tighten both wedge bolts. Both bolts may not be accessible while the unit is hitched, in these cases
tighten the most accessible bolt (usually the rear); these bolts will later be tightened to the proper torque
value.
9.
Unhitch the trailer from the tow vehicle following the unhitching procedure in this manual.
10. Torque (2) 5/8” Wedge Bolts to 150 ft-lbs (figure 23). A thin walled socket may be necessary.
11. The wedge adjustment should be adjusted or checked for proper adjustment before each trip. If a different fifth
wheel hitch is used after this adjustment, it is necessary to readjust the wedge for the specific fifth wheel hitch
.
Torque (2) 5/8” Wedge Bolts to 150 ft-lbs.