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Maintenance Procedures
11. Top Plate Removal
IMPORTANT:
The FW35 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. Take care NOT to lose
the 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 the bracket pin retention nuts
and bolts from both sides of the fifth
wheel top plate
(Figure 33)
.
2. Using a pry bar, pull the bracket
pins out of the fifth wheel top plate
(Figure 33)
.
3. Using a lifting device capable of lifting
500 lbs. (227 kg), remove the top plate
from the mounting base. Place the fifth
wheel on a flat, clean working area.
NOTE:
Follow the instructions
published by the lifting device
manufacturer for proper
operation of the lifting device.
Figure 33
RETENTION NUT
RETENTION BOLT
TOP PLATE
BRACKET PIN
