SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10028OM 31 NoLube and 33 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 20)

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XL-FW10028OM-en-US Rev A 09-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Maintenance Procedures
14. Pocket Insert Inspection
Replace pocket inserts if:
The pocket insert thickness is 1/16”
or less.
The free vertical movement of top
plate on the bracket is 1/2” or
greater, without compressing rubber
bushings. (Figure 40).
The pocket inserts are severely
chipped, cracked or gouged.
15. 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 41).
2. Using a lifting device capable of
lifting 500 lbs., install the fifth wheel
top plate onto its mounting base.
3. Install bracket pins through fifth
wheel casting and mounting base and
secure by installing the bracket pin
retention bolts and nuts (Figure 42).
Torque retention bolts not to exceed
60 ft-lbs.
Figure 40
Figure 42
REPLACE
IF 1/16”
OR LESS
PUSH DOWN
1/2” MAX. (MEASURED AT EAR)
Figure 41
DOUBLE-FACE
TAPE
POCKET
AREA
POCKET
INSERT
BRACKET
PIN
RETENTION
NUT
RETENTION
BOLT
TOP PLATE
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.