Top Plate Installation
7. 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 them down into the pocket areas (Figure 10).
2.
Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs. (227 kg),
install 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 pins
retention bolts and nuts (Figure 11). Torque retention
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Figure 10
POCKET
INSERT
POCKET
AREA
Figure 11
DOUBLE
FACE TAPE
TOP PLATE
RETENTION BOLT
RETENTION NUT
BRACKET PIN
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