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Maintenance Procedures
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Figure 54
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16. Upshock Cushions,
Pocket Inserts and
Brackets Inspection
To determine if upshock cushions, pocket
inserts and/or brackets require replacement,
pry up on the fifth wheel top plate pivot
ear using a small bar
(Figure 53)
. If there
is more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) free vertical
movement, the top plate should be removed
for further inspection. (Refer to Section 11
for top plate removal instructions.)
Upshock Cushions
:
1. Standard Cushion
(Figure 54):
Replace if:
The hole is elongated to more than
1-3/8" (34.9 mm).
The upshock cushions are cracked,
cut or otherwise severely damaged.
2. ILS-Style Cushion
(Figure 55)
:
Replace if:
The hole is elongated to more than
1-1/2" (38.1 mm).
The upshock cushions are cracked,
cut or otherwise severely damaged.
PUSH DOWN
1/4" (6.4 mm) MAX. (MEASURED AT EAR)
STANDARD CUSHION
REPLACE UPSHOCK
CUSHIONS IF
MORE THAN
1-3/8" (34.9 mm)
REPLACE UPSHOCK
CUSHIONS IF MORE
THAN 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
ILS-STYLE CUSHION
