LOCK REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURES
FOR JSK 37 SERIES FIFTH WHEELS

Cushion and Lock Jaw Rebuild Kit (For L.H. only)

Part #SK 73221-50Z

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 7

Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No.

1 Cushion ring bolt SK 73121-55 6 Ring SK 2106-70
2 Cushion Ring Assembly SK 79002-00 7 Lubricating kit SK 3108-02
3 Lock jaw SK 1489LZ 8 Lock jaw pivot pin SK 72106-67
4 Lock jaw spring SK 847
5 Eye bolt SK 2106-69

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 Important: Rebuilding should be considered when all of the
available adjustment is used and the lock tester
moves fore and aft 1/8” when properly locked.

INSPECTION

1. EXAMINE TOPPLATE SURFACE

If the topplate surface is worn down to the
grease groove at any point, the top plate
should not be rebuilt it should be discarded.
(see figure 1)

2. MEASURE TWO PARTS FIGURE 1

Measure the cushion ring and the lock jaw, the fifth wheel should be rebuilt if the
dimension shown is worn to .69” (17.5mm). (see figures 2 and 3)

.69 Inches .69 Inches

FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

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 DISASSEMBLY

1. CLOSE THE LOCKING MECHANISM.

Pull the release handle out and swing Now let the release handle slide
the lock jaw into the closed position slowly to the closed position
(see figure 4a). (see figure 4b).

FIGURE 4a FIGURE 4b

2. REMOVE DOUBLE COIL SPRING.

Using a suitable tool remove the spring

from casting lug first (see figure 5).

FIGURE 5

3. OPEN THE LOCKING MECHANISM.

Slide the release handle to the

opened position (see figure 6).

FIGURE 6

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4. REMOVE THE CIRCLE RING.
Remove the circle ring securing the lock jaw spring (see figure 7a) and allow
extension spring to relax (see figure 7b).

FIGURE 7a FIGURE 7b

5. REMOVE THE CUSHION RING AND RETAINER.

Remove the (4) cushion ring bolts using a 5/16” Allen wrench (see figure 8a).
Then, pry out the cushion ring retainer from the casting and remove the cushion
ring (see figure 8b).

FIGURE 8a FIGURE 8b

6. REMOVE THE LOCK JAW PIVOT PIN.

Thread one of the cushion ring bolts into the lock jaw pivot pin (see figure 9a) and
lift the pin from the casting (see figure 9b).

FIGURE 9a FIGURE 9b

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7. REMOVE THE LOCK JAW. FIGURE 10

Remove the lock jaw by reaching under

the top plate and sliding the lock out of
the casting (see figure 10).

8. REMOVE THE LUBRICATION LINE. FIGURE 11

Remove the lubrication line from the

lock jaw.

RE-ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 12
1. INSTALL THE LUBRICATION LINE.

Re-attach the lubrication line to the lock jaw.

2. INSTALL THE LOCK JAW. FIGURE 13

Be sure to install the lock jaw in the same

orientation it was removed (see figure 13).

3. INSTALL THE CIRCLE RING. FIGURE 14

Place the end of the eye bolt through

the casting rib and secure with the
circle ring (see figure 14).

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FIGURE 15
4. INSTALL THE LOCK JAW PIVOT PIN.

Lubricate the lock jaw pivot pin and

secure the lock jaw by inserting it into
the casting through the slot in the lock
jaw (see figure 15).

5. INSTALL THE CUSHION RING AND RETAINER.

Carefully line up the bolt holes (see figure 16a), and then install (4) new cushion ring
bolts. Tighten and torque bolts to 45 ft-lbs (see figure 16b).

45 FT/LBS

FIGURE 16a FIGURE 16b

6. CLOSE THE LOCKING MECHANISM.

Pull the release handle out and swing Now slide the release handle
the lock jaw into the closed position into the closed position
(see figure 17a). (see figure 17b).

FIGURE 17a FIGURE 17b

7. ATTACH DOUBLE COIL SPRING.

Using a suitable tool attach the spring as shown (see figure 5).

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8. CHECK ADJUSTMENT - Lock and unlock several times using a lock tester.

A. THE LOCK IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED IF:

The wheel locks and unlocks easily each
time and the lock tester rotates freely.

B. THE LOCK IS TOO LOOSE IF: You feel fore-

aft play when pulling and pushing on the
lock tester handle (see figure 18)

C. THE LOCK IS TOO TIGHT IF: The lock tester

does not rotate freely when attempting to
rotate it in the lock. (See figure 19)

Look for movement

of kingpin in lock Disengage Hook

Rotate Lock
Tester

Pull & Push

Handle FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19

9. CORRECT IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT

TURN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
CLOCKWISE COUNTER CLOCKWISE
A. IF IT IS TOO TIGHT: loosen the jam nut, turn the
adjustment screw clockwise one full turn and reset
the jam nut. Then, lock and unlock several times,
repeat if necessary.

B. IF IT IS TOO LOOSE: loosen the jam nut, turn the

IF TOO TIGHT IF TOO LOOSE
adjustment screw counterclockwise one full turn
and reset the jam nut. Then, lock and unlock
several times, repeat if necessary.

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