Reese M5 - Added Clearance to Cab

M5 HEAD & CENTER SECTION
Part Number:
30892 & 30884
FOR INSTALLATION WITH
M5 MOUNTING LEGS
1. Remove the head by pulling the spring clips off the head retainer pins. Then pull the head retainer pin out of the head.
2. Lift the head off and set aside.
3. Remove the bolts holding the legs on the center section and rotate the center section (all vehicles), OR disc
onnect the
feet from the bed and rotate the center section and leg assembly (not possible with RAM vehicles).
4. Re connect the center section or the center section and leg assembly per the installation instructions of that portion.
5. Rem
ove the logo/rating cover by gently prying the two lower plastic retainers with the cover away from the center section.
Av
oid scratching the paint by using plastic auto trim tools. The top will pivot and pull away once the cover rotates up
enough.
6. Re-install on the other side (truck rear) by reversing the above process.
7. Rem
ove the head springs by removing the 1/4” bolt (7/16” socket) and flip them from right to left. When installed properly,
the spr
ings should be pointing up towards the truck cab and tighten to 7-8 ft-lbs. Springs will flex freely.
8. Re apply grease to the head and center section interface and re-inst
all the head per instructions.
9. Re-install head retainer pins and clips per head instructions.
TO
INCREASE THE GAP BETWEEN TRAILER AND TRUCK CAB by 1-1/2”.
Logo/Rating cover
Plastic retainers
Grease points
Grease points
Head springs
Sight holes to
help spring clip
installation
FIG. 18
Head spring
assembly
Pinch
point
area
Pinch
Area
Shown in factory location with offset towards cab of truck
CAUTION: Avoid getting fingers pinched in pinch point areas.
CAUTION: Place hands or fingers on either side of the pivot interface to prevent pinching.
NOTICE: A slight push down on the head will help to pull the head retainer pin out.
The center section has an option to increase the gap between the trailer front and the truck cab by 1-1/2” by rotating the center
section 180 degrees. Whenever possible, it is recommended to locate the king pin ahead of truck rear axle and maintain proper
truck cab clearance.
Installation Instructions