Silver Eagle 16971, Operation, Service & Parts Manual

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Silver Eagle Fifth Wheel Maintenance
Silver Eagle Fifth Wheel Maintenance
Jaw Removal (Refer To Diagram D)
1. Make sure the jaw is closed. If not, it can be closed by pushing the trip block
(16) forward with a rod or bar. The jaw should be all the way across the
center casting (the handle will be in).
Caution: Keep your hands clear of
the jaw, it is spring-loaded.
2. Using a pair of vise grips, clamp the trip lock rod in front of the guide hole on
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wheel center casting (16) so as to prevent it from moving aft when jaw is
removed.
3. When removing the guide bolt (25), applying an anti-seizing compound to the
exposed threads often makes the removal process easier.
4. Remove the jaw spring (22) by pulling it through the push rod guide nut.
5. Pull the fifth wheel lever (19) all the way out.
6. Disconnect the fifth wheel lever (19) from the jaw/pushrod assy (18).
7. Remove the jaw/pushrod assy (18) from the 5
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wheel table.
8. Lubricate and install the replacement jaw/pushrod assy (18) in the table
making sure the pointed tine on the jaw is to aft end of the dolly
9. Slide jaw/pushrod assy in place without spring. Align hole in jaw with mating
hole in lever.
10. Apply loctite 242 medium strength thread adhesive or equivalent to cleaned
threads of capscrew (23) and jam nut.
11. Thread capscrew (23) into jaw/pushrod assy (18) with two washers (20)
between the capscrew head & the lever. Torque the jaw bolt to
approximately 70 ft-lbs. The lever should have minimum clearance to allow
free rotation against the jaw without binding through its full travel.
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13.
Tighten the jam nut (1/6-1/4) turn – after contacting the jaw while ensuring the
capscrew does not turn.
Slide pushrod spring (22) on push rod of the jaw
14. While holding lever back far enough so the jaw pushrod protrudes
into the guide nut, tighten the guide nut (25) securely
15.
16. Remove the vise grips from the trip block rod.
Test the table to ensure the jaw opens and closes properly.
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