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FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS.
3-244. FIFTH WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
ADJUSTMENT.
NOTE
To install the fifth wheel lock test-
er, the fifth wheel lockjaws must be
open.
Do step 1 to open lockjaws, if
necessary.
1. Handle (10),
a. Pull out item (10) until
handle (9), and
it catches on item (7).
two lockjaws
(6).
b. Pull out item (9) and pry
open two items (6).
2. Tester (1).
a. Grasp handle of item (4)
and place item (3) into
two items (6).
b. Place item (2) over front
of item (7).
c. While pushing down on item
Be sure item (4) is flat
(4), rotate item (2) away
against item (7) during
from item (7) until item
this operation.
(3) is locked in two items
(6).
d. Position item (5) over
edge of item (8).
e. Pry forward with item (2)
Do step 3 to adjust
and rearward with item (5)
items (6), if necessary.
to check for play.
3. Nut (11).
Tighten or loosen until item
If there is still play
(12) fits snugly against item
after adjusting items
(7), but still can be turned
by hand.
(6), refer to DS/GS
maintenance.
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