Maintenance Manual
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5th WHEEL SWING ARM ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
1/2" Socket Wrench
1/2" wrenches (2)
3/16" Allen Key
Procedure:
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Unless otherwise indicated, refer to figure 4.4A on page 40 for the illustration of this procedure
reference points.
1. Fully raise the bed.
2. Unplug the bed power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove the optional 5th wheel hood.
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Be sure to replace the hood properly by matching the hood and the base Velcro strips.
4. Position the brake/steer pedal to neutral.
5. Using a 1/2" socket wrench, remove the nut/shoulder spacer/washer/bolt (C1, fig. 4.4B,
page 43) holding the brake rod to the locking lever on the right side of the 5th wheel
mechanism. If the optional four-wheel brake system is present on the bed, also remove the
fasteners holding the other brake rod to the locking lever.
6. Using a 1/2" socket wrench, remove the two bolts (A) holding the right 5th wheel support to
the base. Lay the support down and recuperate the molded spacer (B).
7. Using two 1/2" wrenches, remove the nut/shoulder spacers/bolt (D) holding the right torsion
lever (E) to the lower part of the right counter lever.
8. Using a 1/2" wrench and a 3/16" Allen key, remove the two nuts/Allen screws (F) holding the
torsion levers (E) to both ends of the torque shaft (G).
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At reassembly, screw down the Allen screws before installing the nuts.
9. Disengage the swing arm assembly from the torsion levers and remove it.
10. Using two 1/2" wrenches, remove the nut/bolt (C) holding the caster to the swing arm and
replace the caster on the new swing arm assembly.
11. Reverse the above steps to install the new swing arm assembly.
12. Test the 5th wheel before returning the bed to service.
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