Reese 5AS16K 5TH AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER - Manual

Installation Instructions
5 th Airborne Sidewinder
Part Numbers:
5AS16K
PIN BOX SHOWN ASSEMBLED
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 15/16”, 3/4”, 9/16” &
TORQUE WRENCH
INDEX
1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P. 6
4. HITCHING PROCEDURE P. 9
5. PULL TEST P. 10
6. ADJUSTING THE AIR SPRING P. 11
7. UNHOOKING PROCEDURE P. 12
8. 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 13
z 2009 Cequent Performance Products - Printed in Mexico
Sheet 1 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
1 Qty. (1) Air Spring
2 Qty. (1) Air Line Fill
3 Qty. (2) Shock Bolt (1/2- 13 X 3.75”)
4 Qty. (2) ½-13 Nylon Lock Nut
5 Qty. (1) Shock
6
Qty. (2) 3/8-16 x 1 GR5 Bolt
7
Qty. (2)
3/8” Conical Washer
8
Qty. (2) 3/8-16x1.5 GR5 Bolt
9
Qty. (1) Pivot Shaft
10 Qty. (2) Special Washer
Qty. (2) Star Washer
Qty. (2) ½ -13 x 1.25 GR 5 Bolt
Qty. (2) 3/8” Flat Washer
14 Qty. (1) Universal Wedge*
15 Qty. (2) 5/8 Lock Washer
16 Qty. (2) Bolt, 5/8 – 11 x 1 ¾ Grd. 5 Hex Head
17 Qty. (1) Wear Plate
18 Qty. (1) Top Cap Plate
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating,
Trailer Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Pin
WT (LB)
16,000 LB 3,200 LB
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
DEALER/INSTALLER:
(1) Provide this Manual to end user
END USER:
(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use this product.
(2) Save this Manual for Future Reference.
(3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other users or owner.
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WARNING:
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
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*Custom Wedges are available for most fifth wheel hitch applications,
to order a custom wedge kit, see your RV Dealer or contact CPP
Technical Service: 1-888-521-0510