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Figure 29
Figure 30
Top Plate Installation
10. Pocket Insert Inspection
Replace pocket inserts (Pocket Inserts Kit, RK-PKT-2) if:
The pocket insert thickness is 1/16" (1.59 mm) or less.
The free vertical movement of top plate on the bracket
is 1/2" (12.70 mm) or greater, without compressing
rubber bushings
(Figure 29)
.
The pocket inserts are severely chipped, cracked or gouged.
11. Top Plate Installation
(for fabricated mounting brackets)
For mounting brackets with a one piece rubber bushing,
bracket shims are required for each pocket on both sides of
the mounting bracket. Replace bracket shims with kit
RK-AL-11798 if:
Any of the bracket shims are missing.
Bracket shims are cracked, severely bent or worn.
NOTE:
For fifth wheels that DO NOT require bracket
shims, refer to Section 12, Top Plate Installation.
1. If pocket inserts are dislodged from fifth wheel top
plate, clean pocket area of forging and apply a strip
of double face tape in the bottom of pockets. Install
pocket inserts by pressing down into pockets
(Figure 30).
2. Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs.
(227 kg), install the fifth wheel top plate onto its
mounting base.
NOTE:
Follow instructions published by lifting device
manufacturer for proper operation of lifting device.
REPLACE IF
1/16
"
OR LESS
PUSH DOWN
1/2
"
MAX. (MEASURED AT EAR)
POCKET AREA
POCKET INSERT
DOUBLE-FACE TAPE
