Holland FW35

49X mm 31.01.002
  1. Disconnect the tractor from the trailer. For instructions, see the Fifth Wheels chapter in the 47X and 49X Driver's Manual. 
  2. Thoroughly steam clean all fifth wheel components before inspection.
  3. Check for cracks in the fifth wheel assembly, mounting brackets, and mounting parts.
  4. Check the fastener torques on the fifth wheel assembly and fifth wheel mounting. Tighten bolts and nuts as needed. Replace missing or damaged bolts.
  5. Inspect the fifth wheel for bent, worn, damaged, and missing parts; replace them as needed with genuine Holland parts.
  6. Using a Holland Kingpin Lock Tester (Holland tool number TF-TLN-5001, available through the PDCs as HLD TFTLN5001), check the operation of the locking mechanism by opening and closing the locks. See Fig..

    • The nut and washer should be snug against the fifth wheel.

    • The locks should be completely closed around the kingpin.

    Fig. 1, Holland Fifth Wheel Properly Closed

  7. After inspecting the fifth wheel, lubricate all moving parts with a chassis or multipurpose grease. See MOP 31–02 in this manual for lubrication instructions.
Note:
Parent topic: Fifth Wheel Inspection
Document Number: 0000118697
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-16
Topic Publication Date: 2024-10-31