FedEx Freight 13091 Parts Book.pdf

Note: It is necessary to use two wrenches to loosen/secure the standard

(cid:190) Remove pull handle (18)

Make sure jaw is locked open and trailer is at

With vehicle at rest in a relaxed condition

(cid:190) Install new lever (13)

Place dolly under a trailer. Set brakes on trailer and dolly.

Make sure the jaw is closed. If not, it can be closed by pushing the trip block (9)

The standard nut should be fully tightened onto the handle's capscrew.

(cid:190) Remove the 3/8 bolt, 3/8 lock nut and the two 3/8 washers

Pull dolly slowly out from under the trailer.

Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken

Remove safety wire on 1283 nut.

Tighten the jam nut until it bottoms out on the end of the capscrew.

Using a pair of vise grips, clamp the trip lock rod in front of the guide hole on 5th

Back dolly slowly under trailer until jaw locks

Remove 1283 nut and 1193 washer.

If the handle will not pull outward when the vehicle

Complete tightening by locking the standard nut against the jam nut.

When removing the guide bolt (19), applying an anti-seizing compound to the

Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 14)

(cid:190) Remove the trip block (9) and the trip block spring (28) through the

Use forklift to hostler to pull against drawbar eye to remove it

Remove the jaw spring (16) by pulling it through the push rod guide nut.

Tighten all other fasteners as required. Replace any worn,

Recheck handle movement for proper adjustment.

First 50 - Consult wheel maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut

Use pliers or another suitable devise to remove old

Every Check axle maintenance instructions. Check axle for oil levels

Inspect all air lines and electrical cables for chafing, kinking,

Pull the fifth wheel handle (18) all the way out such that the jaw (12) is fully

(cid:190) Install the new trip block and / or trip block spring in the throat of the

Clean any debris from inside of shock absorber bushing

Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or

Disconnect the fifth wheel handle (18) from the lever (13) and the lever from the

Lubricate the shock absorber bushing with rubber lubricant

Use pliers or another suitable devise to install new trip block and spring.

First 5,000 1) Tighten the fifth wheel/leaf spring U-bolts to 375 lbs/ft torque.

Torque: 375 lbs/ft

Lubricate the shank of the new drawbar eye with rubber

Remove the jaw/pushrod assy (12) from the 5th wheel table.

(cid:190) Push the trip block (9) as far forward as possible, with a rod or bar

After the drawbar eye is in place, clean the threads on the shank.

Lubricate and install the replacement jaw/pushrod assy (12) in the table making

(cid:190) With anti-seize applied to the 3/8 bolt, reinstall the bolt, two washers

Install the washer and thread the nut onto the shank.

Slide jaw/pushrod assy in place without spring. Align hole in jaw with mating hole

Tighten the nut until the rubber shock absorber bushing bulge’s

Apply loctite 242 medium strength thread adhesive or equivalent to cleaned threads

Install a safety wire on the nut to prevent it from backing off.

Thread capscrew (17) into jaw/pushrod assy (12) with two washers (14) between

Periodically check on the tightness of the nut and adjust as necessary.

Tighten the jam nut (11) 1/6-1/4 turn – after contacting the jaw while ensuring the

Slide pushrod spring (16) on push rod of the jaw

While holding lever back far enough so the jaw pushrod protrudes

Remove the vise grips from the trip block rod (9)

Test the table to ensure the jaw opens and closes properly, per drawing 86-033 A

Fifth Wheel Handle Adjustment.