SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10009UM FW35 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 20)

XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-06-05 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 20
Maintenance Procedures
Figure 48
Figure 47 17. 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 47).
2. Using a lifting device capable of lifting
500 lbs. (227 kg), 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 48). Torque
retention fasteners to 50-60 ft.-lbs.

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4. No-Tilt Fifth Wheels:
After installing top plate on mounting
base, re-install no-tilt shaft assembly
by orienting top plate so top plate and
mounting base no-tilt brackets are
aligned. Insert no-tilt shaft assembly
from left side of fifth wheel, making
sure chain assembly is positioned on
outside of right-hand bracket. Attach
chain assembly to bracket.
NOTE: Always remove no-tilt shaft
assembly for on-road use.
DOUBLE-FACE TAPE
POCKET
INSERT
POCKET
AREA
TOP PLATE
RETENTION BOLT
RETENTION NUT
BRACKET PIN