Holland 17 Series User manual

XL-FW20096RM-en-US Rev C
Rebuild/Repair Manual
17 Series Fifth Wheel
 FW17/XA-171 Series
 FW17/XA-171 Air Release Series - 80 option

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Contents
Contents Page
Introduction......................................................................... 3
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings............................................. 3
Section 1 – General Safety Instructions ................................ 4
Section 2 – Model Identification........................................... 5
Section 3 – Generation Identification ................................... 5
FW17/XA-171 Series Exploded View ..................................... 6
FW17/XA-171 Series Parts List.............................................. 7
FW17/XA-171-A-80 (Air Release) Exploded View .................. 8
FW17/XA-171-A-80 (Air Release) Parts List........................... 9
Section 4 – Top Plate Removal............................................ 11
Contents Page
Section 5 – Disassembly and Inspection ............................. 12
Section 6 – Front Lock Installation ..................................... 12
Section 7 – Release Handle Installation.............................. 13
Section 8 – Hook and Lock Installation............................... 17
Section 9 – Cam Track Roller Installation ............................... 19
Section 10 – Springs Installation .......................................... 20
Section 11 – Upshock Cushions, Pocket Inserts
and Brackets Inspection ................................. 21
Section 12 – Top Plate Installation ..................................... 23
Section 13 – Fifth Wheel Adjustment .................................. 24
Introduction
This manual provides the information necessary to properly
rebuild the HOLLAND®FW17/XA-171 Series, FW17/XA-
171-A-80 Air Release Series and FW17/XA-171-A-80-L
Air Release Series Fifth Wheels.
Read this manual before using or servicing this product.
Updates to this manual, which are published as necessary, are
available on the internet at www.safholland.us.
When replacement parts are necessary, SAF-HOLLAND®
requires the use of only SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts. A list
of technical support locations that supply SAF-HOLLAND
Original Parts and an Aftermarket Parts Catalog are available
on the internet at www.safholland.us or contact Customer
Service at 888-396-6501.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Before starting work on any SAF-HOLLAND fifth wheel
assembly, read and understand all the safety procedures
presented in this manual. This manual contains the terms
“NOTE”, “IMPORTANT”, “CAUTION”, and “WARNING”
followed by important product information. These terms are
defined as follows:
NOTE: Includes additional information to enable accurate
and easy performance of procedures.
IMPORTANT: Includes additional information that,
if not followed, could lead to hindered
product performance.
Used without the safety alert symbol,
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

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General Safety Instructions
1. General Safety Instructions
 Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert
messages. The alerts provide information that can help
prevent serious personal injury, damage to components,
or both.
Failure to follow the instructions and
safety precautions in this manual could
result in improper servicing or operation
leading to component failure which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
 All repair and maintenance should be performed by a
properly trained technician using proper/special tools and
safety procedures.
NOTE: In the United States, workshop safety
requirements are defined by the federal and/or
state Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Equivalent laws could exist in other countries.
This manual is written based on the assumption
that OSHA or other applicable employee safety
regulations are followed by the location where
work is performed.
NOTE: Before rebuilding the HOLLAND Fifth Wheel,
review the model number on the identification
tag. This rebuild procedure applies only to
model numbers starting with FW17/XA-171.
IMPORTANT: All maintenance MUST be performed
while the tractor is uncoupled from
the trailer.
IMPORTANT: These instructions apply to the proper
rebuild of FW17/XA-171 Series,
FW17/XA-171-A-80 Air Release Series
and FW17/XA-171-A-80-L Air Release
Series fifth wheel top plates only. There
are other important checks, inspections,
and procedures not listed here that are
necessary, prudent, and/or required by law.
 For proper installation procedures, refer to Installation
Manual XL-FW10008BM-en-US available on the internet at
www.safholland.us.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operation of the fifth wheel, verify
that the fifth wheel has been properly
installed on the vehicle.
Failure to properly repair and install the
fifth wheel could adversely affect
performance resulting in tractor-trailer
separation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

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Model Identification and Generation Identification
2. Model Identification
The fifth wheel serial tag is located on the left side of the fifth
wheel top plate near the pickup ramps (Figure 1).
The fifth wheel model number and serial number are listed on
the tag as illustrated (Figure 2).
3. Generation Identification
Determining the generation model of the fifth wheel is
necessary for certain maintenance procedures and selecting
the appropriate rebuild and replacement kits.
NOTE: Separate sets of hardware will be included
within the rebuild kits for both generations of
fifth wheels. Identify which generation your fifth
wheel is and select the correct hardware set for
rebuild. The other hardware set may be discarded.
Use the criteria below to identify the generation of your
fifth wheel:
1. Generation 2 fifth wheels are equipped with a front lock
insert and have narrow, flat ears (Figure 3).
2. Generation 1 fifth wheels are not equipped with a front
lock insert and have rounded ears (Figure 4).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
GENERATION 2
NARROW,
FLAT EARS
FRONT LOCK INSERT
Figure 4
GENERATION 1
ROUNDED
EARS
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Never-Seez®
FW17/XA-171 Series Exploded View
RK-171-12309
(Generation 2 only)
RK-171-12310
(Generation 2 only)
RK-PKT-2
Pocket Inserts
32 33
21
27 27
28 28
35
36
21
31
34 34
31 38
RK-06973-1
(Generation 1 only)
RK-10605
(Generation 1 only)
12
15**
16**
30
13
14
6
21** 20**
3
10
9
2
11
25*
26*
24*
22*
29†23*
28*
27* 21**
13
19**
7
1
85
17**
18**
19**
4
Service Tools
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40
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FW17/XA-171 Series Parts List
RK-17-A-L-H PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
1 Lock XA-10486-LL-P 1
2 Hook XA-10487-P 1
3 Release Cam XA-12284-P 1
4 Release Handle - Standard XA-12286-P 1
5 Lock Pin XA-06344-AL 1
6 Adjusting Pin XA-10364-3-AL-P 1
7 Retaining Ring, 1-3/8" I.D. XB-08905 1
8 Retaining Ring, 1-1/8” I.D. XB-05855 1
9 Hook Pin XA-10485-1 1
10 Retaining Ring, 3/4" I.D. XB-05855-1 1
11 Cam Roller XA-1507-1-P 1
12 Washer, 5/8" I.D. x 2-5/8" O.D. XB-07431 1
13 Extension Spring, 1-1/8" O.D. XB-10489 2
14 Extension Spring, 1-1/2" O.D. XB-10490 1
15**
Hex Head Shoulder Bolt,
M12 x 1.75 (Cam Pivot Bolt) XB-12288 1
16** Extension Spring, 1" O.D. XB-12289 1
17** Front Lock Insert XD-12335-P 1
18** Insert Keeper XA-10706-P 1
19**
Low Head Socket Cap Screw,
M10 x 1.5 x 16 mm XB-02724-M 2
20** Handle Window Bracket XA-12313-P 1
21**
Hex Head Cap Screw,
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm XB-HCS-M10-18-Z 6
22*
Hex Head Shoulder Bolt, 1/2"-20
(Cam Pivot Bolt) XB-11873 1
23*
Washer, 1/2" I.D. x 2-1/4" O.D.,
Stainless Steel XB-10294 1
24* Shim Ring XB-05859-1 2
25* Extension Spring, 3/4" O.D. XB-10563 1
26*
Low Head Socket Cap Screw,
3/8"-16 x 3/4" XB-02724-1 1
27*
Hex Head Cap Screw,
1/2"-20 x 1-1/4" XB-C-95 2
28* Lock Nut, 1/2"-20 XB-T-69-A 2
29†Push Retainer, 3/8" I.D. XB-10614 1
30 Never-Seez®, 7.5 gram Tube XB-02967 1
RK-171-12310 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 2 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
21
Hex Head Cap Screw,
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm XB-HCS-M10-18-Z 4
31 Bracket Pin XA-12293-P 2
32 Rubber Cushion (for cast brackets) XB-12311 4
RK-171-12309 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 2 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
21
Hex Head Cap Screw,
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm XB-HCS-M10-18-Z 4
31 Bracket Pin XA-12293-P 2
33
Rubber Cushion
(for fabricated brackets) XB-0012-3 2
RK-PKT-2 PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
37 Pocket Insert XD-08908-P0 2
38 Double Face Tape XB-09422 4
SERVICE TOOLS
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
39 Kingpin Gage TF-0110 1
40 Lock Gage, 2" (Plug) TF-0237 1
41 Kingpin Lock Tester TF-TLN-5001 1
RK-10605 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 1 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
27
Hex Head Cap Screw,
1/2"-20 x 1-1/4" XB-C-95 2
28 Lock Nut, 1/2"-20 XB-T-69-A 2
34 Bracket Pin XE-06356-P 2
35 Rubber Cushion (for cast brackets) XB-10605 4
RK-06973-1 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 1 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
27
Hex Head Cap Screw,
1/2"-20 x 1-1/4" XB-C-95 2
28 Lock Nut, 1/2"-20 XB-T-69-A 2
34 Bracket Pin XE-06356-P 2
36
Rubber Cushion
(for fabricated brackets) XB-0011-2 2
** Contents of “Generation 2 Hardware” bag - For use in FW17/XA-171-A models only.
* Contents of “Generation 1 Hardware” bag - For use in FW17/XA-171-A-L models only.
† Included in “Generation 1 Hardware” bag - For use in anchoring Release Cam Extension
Spring on older FW17/XA-171-A-L Series and XA-171-A-80-L models only (prior to 2008).
Note: Kits available from a local SAF-HOLLAND Distributor.

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FW17/XA-171-A-80 (Air Release) Exploded View
44
21**
47**
10
9
28
1
5
7
17**
19**
21**
18**
13
6
30
3
15
42
43
46 45 21** 20**
4
13
14
19**
11
12
15**
16**
49*
27*
48*
28*
26*
25*
23*
22*
24*
29†
Never-Seez®
RK-171-12309
(Generation 2 only)
RK-171-12310
(Generation 2 only)
RK-PKT-2
Pocket Inserts
32 33
21
27 27
28 28
35
36
21
31
34 34
31 38
RK-06973-1
(Generation 1 only)
RK-10605
(Generation 1 only) Service Tools
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40
41
37

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FW17/XA-171-A-80 (Air Release) Parts List
RK-17-A-80-L-H PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
1 Lock XA-10486-LL-P 1
2 Hook XA-10487-P 1
3 Release Cam XA-12284-P 1
4 Release Handle - Air Release XA-12303-P 1
5 Lock Pin XA-06344-AL 1
6 Adjusting Pin XA-10364-3-AL-P 1
7 Retaining Ring, 1-3/8" I.D. XB-08905 1
8 Retaining Ring, 1-1/8" I.D. XB-05855 1
9 Hook Pin XA-10485-1 1
10 Retaining Ring, 3/4" I.D. XB-05855-1 1
11 Cam Roller XA-1507-1-P 1
12 Washer, 5/8" I.D. x 2-5/8" O.D. XB-07431 1
13 Extension Spring, 1-1/8" O.D. XB-10489 2
14 Extension Spring, 1-1/2" O.D. XB-10490 1
15 Hex Head Shoulder Bolt, M12 x 1.75 (Handle/Cam Connection) XB-12288 1
42 Washer, 17 mm I.D. x 33.6 mm O.D., Heavy Thick XB-12363 1
43 Lock Nut, M12 x 1.75 XB-HLN-M12-Z 1
44 Air Cylinder XA-12314-A 1
45 Air Cylinder Pickup XA-12304-P 1
46 Hex Head Cap Screw, M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm XB-76049 3
15** Hex Head Shoulder Bolt, M12 x 1.75 (Cam Pivot Bolt) XB-12288 1
16** Extension Spring, 1" O.D. XB-12289 1
17** Front Lock Insert XD-12335-P 1
18** Insert Keeper XA-10706-P 1
19** Low Head Socket Cap Screw, M10 x 1.5 x 16 mm XB-02724-M 2
20** Handle Window Bracket XA-12313-P 1
21** Hex Head Cap Screw, M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm XB-HCS-M10-18-Z 8
47** Washer, 10.5 mm I.D. x 21 mm O.D. XB-PWM-38-78 2
22* Hex Head Shoulder Bolt, 1/2"-20 (Cam Pivot Bolt) XB-11873 1
23* Washer, 1/2" I.D. x 2-1/4" O.D., Stainless Steel XB-10294 1
24* Shim Ring XB-05859-1 2
25* Extension Spring, 3/4" O.D. XB-10563 1
26* Low Head Socket Cap Screw, 3/8"-16 x 3/4" XB-02724-1 1
27* Hex Head Cap Screw, 1/2"-20 x 1-1/4" XB-C-95 2
28* Lock Nut, 1/2"-20 XB-T-69-A 2
48* Hex Head Cap Screw, 1/2"-20 x 3/4" XB-6834 2
49* Washer, 1/2" I.D. x 1" O.D. XB-06378 2
29†Push Retainer, 3/8" I.D. XB-10614 1
30 Never-Seez, 7.5 gram Tube XB-02967 1
** Contents of “Generation 2 Hardware” bag - For use in FW17/XA-171-A-80 models only.
* Contents of “Generation 1 Hardware” bag - For use in FW17/XA-171-A-80-L models only.
† Included in “Generation 1 Hardware” bag - For use in anchoring Release Cam Extension Spring on older
FW17/XA-171-A-L Series and XA-171-A-80-L models only (prior to 2008).
Note: Kits available from a local SAF-HOLLAND Distributor.

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FW17/XA-171-A-80 (Air Release) Parts List
RK-171-12310 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 2 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
21
Hex Head Cap Screw,
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm XB-HCS-M10-18-Z 4
31 Bracket Pin XA-12293-P 2
32 Rubber Cushion (for cast brackets) XA-12311 4
RK-171-12309 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 2 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
21
Hex Head Cap Screw,
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm XB-HCS-M10-18-Z 4
31 Bracket Pin XA-12293-P 2
33
Rubber Cushion
(for fabricated brackets) XB-0012-3 2
RK-10605 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 1 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
27
Hex Head Cap Screw,
1/2"-20 x 1-1/4" XB-C-95 2
28 Lock Nut, 1/2"-20 XA-T-69-A 2
34 Bracket Pin XE-06356-P 2
35 Rubber Cushion (for cast brackets) XB-10605 4
RK-06973-1 PARTS LIST (GENERATION 1 ONLY)
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
27
Hex Head Cap Screw,
1/2"-20 x 1-1/4" XB-C-95 2
28 Lock Nut, 1/2"-20 XA-T-69-A 2
34 Bracket Pin XE-06356-P 2
36
Rubber Cushion
(for fabricated brackets) XB-0011-2 2
SERVICE TOOLS
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
39 Kingpin Gage TF-0110 1
40 Lock Gage, 2" (Plug) TF-0237 1
41 Kingpin Lock Tester TF-TLN-5001 1
RK-PKT-2 PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
37 Pocket Insert XD-08908-P0 2
38 Double Face Tape XB-09422 4
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Top Plate Removal
4. Top Plate Removal
NOTE: FW17 fifth wheel assemblies have replaceable
pocket inserts installed between the fifth wheel
top plate and the mounting base. Take care when
removing the fifth wheel top plate NOT to lose
pocket inserts.
Failure to prevent pocket inserts from
falling out of the top plate could cause a
potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels:
1. Remove the bracket pin retention bolts from both sides of
the fifth wheel top plate and discard (Figure 5).
2. Using a pry bar, pull the bracket pins out of the fifth
wheel top plate and set aside (Figure 5).
3. Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs. (227 kg),
remove the top plate from the mounting base. Mount
the top plate on a HOLLAND Rebuild Stand, Part No.
TF-04229-1, or place the top plate on a flat, clean
working area.
NOTE: Follow the instructions published by the lifting
device manufacturer for proper operation of the
lifting device.
For Generation 1 Fifth Wheels:
1. Remove the bracket pin retention bolts and nuts from
both sides of the fifth wheel top plate and discard
(Figure 6).
2. Using a pry bar, pull the bracket pins out of the fifth
wheel top plate and set aside (Figure 6).
3. Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs. (227 kg),
remove the top plate from the mounting base. Mount
the top plate on a HOLLAND Rebuild Stand, Part No.
TF-04229-1, or place the top plate on a flat, clean
working area.
NOTE: Follow the instructions published by the lifting
device manufacturer for proper operation of the
lifting device.
Figure 5
GENERATION 2
TOP PLATE
RETENTION
BOLTS
BRACKET PIN PRY BAR
Figure 6
GENERATION 1
TOP PLATE
RETENTION
BOLT
RETENTION
NUT
PRY BAR
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Figure 7
Figure 8
Rebuild Procedures
5. Disassembly and Inspection
1. Completely remove and discard all components.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the pocket inserts unless
they are cracked or worn. Refer to
Section 11 for inspection information.
IMPORTANT: Rebuild kits contain all components
necessary to completely rebuild the fifth
wheel top plate. DO NOT reuse old parts.
NOTE: Lock pin and adjustment pin could be difficult to
dislodge and could require force to remove.
DO NOT hit steel parts with a steel
hammer as parts could break, sending
steel fragments flying in any direction
creating a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor to moderate injury.
2. Thoroughly steam clean the top plate.
3. Inspect the fifth wheel top plate for cracks and flatness.
Fifth wheels with cracks MUST be replaced. If the lock
pin hole, adjusting pin hole, or bracket pin holes are
elongated, the top plate MUST be replaced.
NOTE: The maximum allowable lock pin hole diameter
is 1.429" (36.30 mm). The maximum allowable
adjusting pin hole diameters are 1.672" (42.47 mm)
(top) and 1.172" (29.77 mm) (bottom).
Failure to replace fifth wheels with cracks,
elongated lock pin holes or elongated
adjusting pin holes could result in tractor-
trailer separation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
6. Front Lock Insert Installation
1. If the top plate is not right-side up, use a lifting device
capable of lifting 500 lbs. (227 kg) to place the top plate
right-side up on a flat, clean working area.
NOTE: Follow the instructions published by the lifting
device manufacturer for proper operation of the
lifting device.
2. Install the low head socket cap screw later used to secure
the position of the adjusting pin (Figure 7). Torque to
11-13 ft.-lb. (15-18 N•m).
GENERATION 2 GENERATION 1
GENERATION 2 ONLY
FRONT LOCK
INSERT
LOW HEAD SOCKET
CAP SCREW LOW HEAD SOCKET
CAP SCREW
LOW HEAD SOCKET
CAP SCREW
INSERT
KEEPER
3. For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels Only: Rotate the front
lock insert into the detent in the top plate. Secure with
the insert keeper and one (1) of the two (2) low head
socket cap screws (Figure 8). Torque to 11-13 ft.-lbs.
(15-18 N•m). (Skip this step for Generation 1 Fifth
Wheels and proceed with Step 4.)
4. Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs.
(227 kg), place the top plate upside down on a flat,
clean working area.
NOTE: Follow the instructions published by the lifting
device manufacturer for proper operation of the
lifting device.

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Rebuild Procedures
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13Figure 10
Figure 9
7. Release Handle Installation
7.1 Standard (Non-Air Release)
1. For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels Only: Secure the
handle window bracket to the top plate using two (2)
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm hex head cap screws (Figure 9).
Torque to 20-25 ft.-lbs. (27-34 N•m). (Skip this step
for Generation 1 Fifth Wheels and begin with Step 2.)
2. Feed the handle through the handle window bracket (or
the rib window of a Generation 1 fifth wheel top plate)
as illustrated (Figure 10).
3. Lubricate both large holes of the cam with Never-Seez®,
and lubricate the cam track slot perimeter with grease
(Figure 11).
4. Install the handle “S” bend through the end of the
cam, with the “S” bend facing toward the top plate as
illustrated (Figure 12).
5. Maneuver the handle and cam so that the cam can be fed
through the slot in the main rib (Figure 13).
“S” BEND
GENERATION 2 ONLY
FEED HANDLE THROUGH
HANDLE WINDOW BRACKET
(OR RIB WINDOW)
M10 x1.5 x18 mm
HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS
HANDLE WINDOW
BRACKET
LUBRICATE WITH
NEVER-SEEZ
LUBRICATE CAM TRACK SLOT
PERIMETER WITH GREASE
CAM
HANDLE “S” BEND
FACING TOWARD TOP PLATE
CAM MANEUVER CAM THROUGH
SLOT IN MAIN RIB

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Rebuild Procedures
7.2 Air Release
(Including Air Cylinder Installation)
1. For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels Only: Secure the
handle window bracket to the top plate using two (2)
M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm hex head cap screws (Figure 9).
Torque to 20-25 ft.-lbs. (27-34 N•m). (Skip this step for
Generation 1 Fifth Wheels and begin with Step 2.)
2. For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels: Begin installation of
the air cylinder to the top plate by installing and hand-
tightening the two (2) M10 x 1.5 x 18 mm hex head cap
screws and two (2) 10.5 mm I.D. x 21 mm O.D. hardened
steel washers as illustrated in Figure 14.
For Generation 1 Fifth Wheels: Begin installation of
the air cylinder to the top plate by installing and hand-
tightening the two (2) 1/2"-20 x 3/4" hex head cap
screws and two (2) 1/2" I.D. x 1-1/16" O.D. hardened
steel washers as illustrated in Figure 14.
IMPORTANT: The air cylinder MUST be installed using
the holes and orientation illustrated in
Figure 14.
3. Lubricate both large holes of the cam with Never-Seez,
and lubricate the cam track perimeter with grease
(Figure 11).
4. Feed the cam through the slot in the main rib (Figure 15).
5. Insert the handle through the handle window bracket (or
the rib window of a Generation 1 fifth wheel top plate),
with the bend of the handle facing away from the top
plate (Figure 16).
6. Feed the handle through the slot in the air cylinder
bracket and place the end of the handle on top of the
end of the cam, aligning the holes (Figure 16).
7. For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels: Secure the air cylinder
mounting fasteners by torquing them to 20-25 ft.-lbs.
(27-34 N•m) (Figure 14).
For Generation 1 Fifth Wheels: Secure the air cylinder
mounting fasteners by torquing them to 40-50 ft.-lbs.
(54-68 N•m) (Figure 14).
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
NOTE ORIENTATION OF AIR CYLINDER
AND BRACKET HOLES USED HEX HEAD
CAP SCREWS
CAM INSTALLED
THROUGH SLOT
IN MAIN RIB
CAM
HANDLE ON TOP OF
CAM, ALIGNING HOLES HANDLE THROUGH
WINDOW BRACKET
(OR RIB WINDOW)
HANDLE THROUGH
BRACKET SLOT
HANDLE BEND
FACING AWAY
FROM TOP PLATE
WASHERS
GEN 1
GEN 2

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Figure 18
8. Refer to Figure 17 for the following three (3) steps:
a. Place the 17 mm I.D. x 33.6 mm O.D. washer over the
aligned holes of the handle and cam.
b. Lubricate the SHOULDER ONLY of the M12 x 1.75 mm
shoulder bolt with Never-Seez. Insert the lubricated
shoulder bolt through the aligned holes of the washer,
handle and cam, as illustrated, with the bolt head
facing away from the top plate.
c. Secure the assembly with the M12 x 1.75 mm lock nut
and tighten to 40-50 ft-lbs (54-68 N•m).
9. Begin installation of the air cylinder pickup by loosely
securing the first M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm hex head cap screw
as illustrated in Figure 18.
10. Hook one end of the handle extension springs (smaller
diameter spring inside the larger diameter spring) onto
the fifth wheel top plate attachment point (Figure 19).
Ensure the spring hook ends face away from the fifth
wheel top plate.
11. Hook the opposite end of the handle extension springs
to the air cylinder pickup (Figure 19). Ensure the spring
hook ends face away from the fifth wheel top plate.
LOOSELY SECURE WITH ONE (1)
M6 x1.0 x16 mm HEX HEAD CAP
SCREW AS ILLUSTRATED
HANDLE
AIR CYLINDER
PICKUP
HOOK ENDS FACING
AWAY FROM TOP PLATE
(BOTH ENDS OF SPRINGS)
SMALLER SPRING INSIDE
LARGER SPRING
TOP PLATE
ATTACHMENT POINT
AIR CYLINDER PICKUP
ATTACHMENT POINT
Figure 17
M12 x1.75 mm
SHOULDER BOLT
17 mm I.D. x33.6 mm
O.D. WASHER
HANDLE
CAM
M12 x1.75 mm
LOCK NUT
Figure 19

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Rebuild Procedures
12. Rotate the air cylinder pickup to align the holes with the
holes in the handle. Loosely install the remaining two (2)
M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm hex head cap screws in the order
illustrated (Figure 20) and then tighten all three (3) to
7-9 ft-lbs (9-12 N•m).
13. Lubricate the handle and air cylinder pickup in the areas
illustrated (Figure 21).
Figure 20
Figure 21
INSTALL REMAINING TWO (2)
HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS (LAST ONE
FIRST, THEN CENTER) AND TIGHTEN
LUBRICATE

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Rebuild Procedures
8. Hook and Lock Installation
1. Feed the hook pin into the pivot hole in the cam. Be sure
to orient the head of the hook pin toward the casting
(Figure 22).
2. Lubricate the hook (Figure 23).
3. Mount the hook onto the hook pin (as illustrated
in Figure 24) and secure with the 3/4" (17.5 mm)
diameter retaining ring.
4. Maneuver the hook into position under the shelf of the
casting and align the large hole in the hook with the hole
in the casting (Figure 25).
Figure 23
Figure 25
Figure 24
Figure 22
LUBRICATE WITH
NEVER-SEEZ
LUBRICATE WITH
GREASE
HOOK PIN HEAD
TOWARD CASTING
HOOK PLACED
OVER HOOK PIN
SECURE WITH
RETAINING RING HOOK
ALIGN HOLES
MANEUVER
HOOK UNDER
SHELF
HOOK
CAM
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Rebuild Procedures
5. Lubricate the adjusting pin, the lock pin, and the lock
(Figure 26).
6. Insert the adjusting pin from the top face of the fifth
wheel so that it lines up with the first adjustment notch
(Figure 27).
7. Install the 1-1/8" (28.6 mm) diameter retaining ring to
secure the adjusting pin (Figure 28).
For a Generation 1 fifth wheel top plate, first install a
shim ring before installing the retaining ring (Figure 29).
8. Position the lock so the hole lines up with the hole in the
casting and insert the lock pin from the top face of the
fifth wheel (Figure 30).
9. Secure the lock pin with the 1-3/8" (34.9 mm) diameter
retaining ring (Figure 30).
Figure 29
Figure 27
Figure 26
ADJUSTING PIN
LOCK PIN
ADJUSTING
PIN
GENERATION 1
TOP PLATE ONLY:
INSTALL SHIM RING
BEFORE INSTALLING
RETAINING RING
FIRST ADJUSTMENT
NOTCH
LOCK
LUBRICATE WITH
GREASE
LUBRICATE WITH
NEVER-SEEZ
Figure 28
SECURE ADJUSTING PIN
WITH RETAINING RING
Figure 30
SECURE LOCK PIN
WITH RETAINING RING
LOCK
LOCK PIN INSTALLED
THROUGH ALIGNED
HOLES

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Rebuild Procedures
9. Cam Track Roller Installation
Refer to Figures 31 and 32 for the following steps for the
cam track roller installation:
For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels:
1. Maneuver the cam so the cam track slot is over the
tapped boss of the casting.
2. Lubricate the SHOULDER ONLY of the M12 x 1.75 mm
shoulder bolt with Never-Seez.
3. Place a 5/8" I.D. x 2-5/8" O.D. washer (rounded edges
toward the cam) and the cam roller onto the lubricated
shoulder bolt.
4. Secure the assembly by installing the shoulder bolt
through the cam track slot and into the tapped boss of
the casting. Tighten to 40-50 ft.-lbs (54-68 N•m).
For Generation 1 Fifth Wheels:
1. Maneuver the cam so the cam track slot is over the
tapped boss of the casting.
2. Place a 1/2" I.D. x 2-1/4" O.D. washer (rounded edges
toward the cam) between the cam and the boss of
the casting.
3. Lubricate the SHOULDER ONLY of the 1/2"-20 shoulder
bolt with Never-Seez.
4. Place a 5/8" I.D. x 2-5/8" O.D. washer (rounded edges
toward the cam) and the cam roller onto the lubricated
shoulder bolt.
5. Secure the assembly by installing the shoulder bolt
through the cam track slot and 1/2" I.D. x 2-1/4" O.D.
washer and into the tapped boss of the casting. Tighten
to 40-50 ft.-lbs (54-68 N•m).
Figure 32
GENERATION 1
1/2"-20 SHOULDER BOLT
5/8"I.D. x2-5/8"O.D. WASHER
CAM ROLLER
CAM
CAM TRACK SLOT
1/2"I.D. x
2-1/4"O.D.
WASHER
Figure 31
GENERATION 2
M12 x1.75 SHOULDER BOLT
5/8"I.D. x2-5/8"O.D. WASHER
CAM ROLLER
CAM
CAM TRACK SLOT
TAPPED BOSS
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Rebuild Procedures
10. Springs Installation
1. Standard (Non-Air Release): Hook one end of the handle
extension springs (smaller diameter spring inside the
larger diameter spring) onto the handle and the other
end to the fifth wheel top plate (Figure 33). Ensure
the spring hook ends face away from the fifth wheel
top plate.
Air Release: Installation of air release handle extension
springs already completed per steps outlined in Section 7.
2. For Generation 2 Fifth Wheels: Connect one end
of the cam extension spring into the last hole of the
cam and the other end to the fifth wheel top plate
(Figure 34). Ensure the spring hook end attached to
the cam faces away from the fifth wheel top plate.
For Generation 1 Fifth Wheels: Feed the cam
extension spring through the slot in the top plate rib
(Figure 35). Connect one end of the cam extension
spring into the second hole of the cam and the other
end to the fifth wheel top plate (Figure 35). Ensure
the spring hook end attached to the cam faces away
from the fifth wheel top plate.
3. Install the lock extension spring by hooking one end
to the hole on the lock and the other end to the fifth
wheel top plate (Figure 36). Ensure the spring hook
end attached to the lock faces away from the fifth wheel
top plate.
Figure 33 Figure 36
Figure 35
Figure 34
SMALLER SPRING INSIDE
LARGER SPRING
STANDARD (NON-AIR RELEASE)
HOOK ENDS FACING
AWAY FROM TOP PLATE
(BOTH ENDS OF SPRINGS)
GENERATION 2
ATTACH SPRING TO LAST
HOLE OF CAM WITH
HOOK END FACING
AWAY FROM TOP PLATE
TOP PLATE
ATTACHMENT
POINT
GENERATION 1
SLOT IN TOP
PLATE RIB
TOP PLATE
ATTACHMENT
POINT
HOOK END FACING AWAY
FROM TOP PLATE
SECOND CAM
HOLE
TOP PLATE
ATTACHMENT
POINT
HOOK END FACING AWAY
FROM TOP PLATE
LOCK
HANDLE
ATTACHMENT POINT
TOP PLATE ATTACHMENT
POINT