SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10055UM FW16 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 22)

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Maintenance Procedures
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17. Pocket Insert Inspection
Replace pocket inserts if:
„ The pocket insert thickness is 1/16"
(1.5 mm) or less.
„ The free vertical movement of top plate
on the bracket is 1/2" (12.7 mm) or
greater, without compressing rubber
bushings (Figure 45).
„ The pocket inserts are severely
chipped, cracked or gouged.
18. Top Plate Installation
1. If pocket inserts are dislodged from fifth
wheel casting, clean pocket area of
casting and apply a strip of double-face
tape in bottom of pockets. Install pocket
inserts by pressing down into pockets
(Figure 46).
2. Using a lifting device capable of lifting
500 lbs. (227 kg), install the fifth wheel
top plate onto its mounting base.
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.
3. Install bracket pins through fifth wheel
casting and mounting base and secure
by installing the bracket pin retention
bolts and nuts (Figure 47). Torque
retention fasteners to 50-60 ft.-lbs.

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Figure 46
DOUBLE-FACE TAPE
POCKET
INSERT
POCKET
AREA
Figure 47
TOP PLATE
RETENTION BOLT
RETENTION NUT
BRACKET PIN
Figure 45
REPLACE IF
1/16" (1.5 mm)
OR LESS
1/2" (12.7 mm) MAX. (MEASURED AT EAR)
PUSH DOWN