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Trip block/ Trip block Spring Removal/ Reassembly
¾ Complete steps 1 through 5
¾ Remove the 3/8 bolt, 3/8 lock nut and the two 3/8 washers
¾ Release the vise grips. Caution: The trip block is under spring
Pressure. Keep hands clear of it when releasing vise grips.
¾ Remove the trip block (16) and the trip block spring through the
throat of the 5
th
wheel table. Caution: The jaw is under spring pressure. Use pliers or
another suitable devise to remove old trip block and spring.
¾ Install the new trip block and / or trip block spring in the throat of the
5
th
wheel table. Caution: The jaw is under spring pressure. Use pliers or another suitable
devise to install new trip block and spring.
¾ Push the trip block (16) as far forward as possible, with a rod or bar
and reinstall vise grips to the trip block rod of item (16) in front of
5
th
wheel center casting.
¾ With anti-seize applied to the 3/8 bolt, reinstall the bolt, two washers
and lock nut making sure the trip block can freely move fore and aft
when pushing on it with a rod or bar (leaving the lock nut 1/6”-3/32”
from being fully tightened should work well).
¾ Release the vise grips. Caution: The trip block is under spring pressure. Keep hands
clear of it when releasing vice grips.
¾ Test the table to ensure the jaw opens and closes properly.
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