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Upshock Cushions, Pocket Inserts and Brackets Inspection
10. Upshock Cushions, Pocket Inserts
and Brackets Inspection
To determine if upshock cushions, pocket inserts and/or
brackets require replacement, pry up on the fifth wheel top
plate pivot ear using a small bar (Figure 21). If there is
more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) free vertical movement, the top
plate should be removed for further inspection. (Refer to
Section 3 for top plate removal instructions.)
Upshock Cushions:
1.
Standard Cushion (Figure 22):
Replace if:
The hole is elongated to more than 1-3/8" (34.9 mm).
The upshock cushions are cracked, cut or otherwise
severely damaged.
2.
ILS-Style Cushion (Figure 23):
Replace if:
The hole is elongated to more than 1-1/2" (38.1 mm).
The upshock cushions are cracked, cut or otherwise
severely damaged.
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Figure 21
1/4" (6.4 mm) MAX. (MEASURED AT EAR)
PUSH DOWN
Figure 22
STANDARD CUSHION
Figure 23
ILS-STYLE CUSHION
REPLACE UPSHOCK
CUSHIONS IF
MORE THAN
1-3/8" (34.9 mm)
REPLACE UPSHOCK
CUSHIONS IF MORE
THAN 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
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