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Maintenance Procedures
1. Remove the bracket pin retention nuts
and bolts from both sides of the fifth
wheel top plate
(Figure 36)
.
2. Using a pry bar, pull the bracket pins out
of the fifth wheel top plate
(Figure 36)
.
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.
10. Fifth Wheel Maintenance
IMPORTANT:
All maintenance
MUST be performed
by a properly trained
technician using
proper tools and
safety procedures.
IMPORTANT:
All maintenance MUST
be performed while the
tractor is uncoupled
from the trailer.
Failure to properly maintain
the fifth wheel could
result in tractor-trailer
separation which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
1. For steps required for fifth wheel
maintenance, refer to Step 1 of Section 6
and all steps in Sections 11 through 18.
NOTE:
Removal of the fifth wheel
top plate is NOT required for
maintenance but may be required
when performing repairs.
11. Top Plate Removal
IMPORTANT:
FW31 (NoLube) and
FW33 (Low Lube) fifth
wheel assemblies have
replaceable pocket
inserts installed between
the fifth wheel top plate
and mounting base.
When removing the top
plate, 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.
Figure 36
RETENTION NUT
RETENTION BOLT
TOP
PLATE
BRACKET PIN
Figure 37
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