Servicing should include
- checking the air line to make sure that it is not damaged
- checking the locking system’s connection to the air cylinders and the springs
- greasing the tracks, locking pins, and holes.
ASE 1: III. Drive Train: I. Vehicle Dynamic Brake Systems (Air and Hydraulic): Antilock Brake System (ABS), Automatic Traction Control (ATC) System, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is the fifth wheel a major part of a vehicle’s preventive maintenance check?
- What should be done if any damage is found to the fifth wheel or mounting plate?
- Why should the fifth wheel be kept greased?