Fifth Wheel

Fifth Wheel - Jost

JSK38C – 36t/ 260 kN

JSK38G – 36t/ 260 kN

JSK50 – 50t/ 300kN JSK52 – 75t/ 400kN

 Fifth Wheel – 2”/3.5”

2“ - Imposed Load: 28t, D-value: 170 kN

3.5“ - Imposed Load: 36t, D-value: 260 kN

3.5“(JSK50) - Imposed Load: 50t, D-value: 300 kN

JSK38C-1 JSK38G-1 JSK50

D-Value

U Max. Imposed Load

T R
Max. Gross Weight Max. Gross Weight
of the Tractor of the Trailer
D-Value
D-Value
D-Value
Theoretical Imposed Load
Theoretical Imposed Load
Worn Out

King pin
New and worn out

73,0 mm min 71,0 mm

50,8 mm min 49,0 mm

Worn Out

new worn out

NOTE: Never Adjust the Fifth Wheel’s Lock with a Worn out King Pin!
Worn Out
Worn Out

The king pin was put onto the open lock. trailer was adjusted too high for the tractor. By the
force of the imposed load the king pin has deformed the lock jaw and the lock is jamming.
Lock Jaw Worn Out

Lock jaw
New and worn out
Wearing Ring Worn Out

Wear ring
New and worn out
Wearing Ring Worn Out

The actual kingpin used on

these wearing ring and lock
jaw is more worn out than
this one. This kingpin belongs
to another truck
Cause of Fifth Wheel Damage

Uneven Road:
The 5th wheel can only turn front and rear. So there are high forces between Fifth wheel plate
and trailer plate when the vehicle is driving an uneven bent. When the trailer is lower than
the tractor, the effect occurs in every bent.
Cause of Fifth Wheel Damage

Uneven/ weak Trailer Plate

A weak or uneven trailer plate causes deformations or crack on the
fifth wheel, which may lead to fatigue breaks.
Cause of Fifth Wheel Damage

Wear by overloading on sides

Trailer Plate
- a good trailer plate should even or not be more than
Worn-out Trailer Plate pressing
2mm uneven. against Latch (in lock position)
- Vehicle XB9728E was coupled to a trailer that is badly and thus handle cannot be pull out
worn-out, as the following. and uncouple from trailer.

Handle (item 18)

Latch (item 09)
JOST Fifth Wheel
Wear by Weak Trailer Plate
Wear by Weak Trailer Plate

crack
Uneven Trailer Plate

The trailer plate must not be more than 2 mm uneven.

If it is more uneven, there is more wear.
Cause of Fifth Wheel Damage

Overload
Cause of Fifth Wheel Damage
Fifth Wheel Crack
 Fifth Wheel Low Maintenance

Skid plate
Skid new
plate

margi
n
Fifth Wheel Low Maintenance

Skid plate
New and worn out

Skid plate Skid plate

(new) (worn out)
W ear
limit
Fifth Wheel Low Maintenance

Skid plate
Deformation by high temperature

The slide washers enlarge,

when they are heated by the sun. It
is possible, that it deforms in the
center. The deformation vanishs,
when a trailer is coupled. This has
no influence on the function .
Fifth Wheel Low Maintenance

Damaged by sharp edge at the trailer plate

Finding Solution
Finding Solution
FIFTH WHEEL

Produced for Safety and Reliability.

Supported by Guarantee
JOST Fifth Wheel: JSK38C, JSK38G, JSK50, JSK52

JSK38C – 36t/ 260 kN

JSK38G – 36t/ 260 kN

JSK50 – 50t/ 300kN JSK52 – 75t/ 400kN

JOST Fifth Wheel: JSK38C, JSK38G, JSK50, JSK52
JOST Locking Mechanism
Advantage of JOST Fifth Wheel Locking
Advantage of JOST Fifth Wheel Locking
Advantage of JOST Fifth Wheel Locking
Coupling and Uncoupling Procedures

COUPLING PROCEDURE
A. Inspect the Fifth Wheel
1. The ramps must be tilted down (see figure 1)
2. The locks must be opened.
3. The fifth wheel must be lubricated

B. Prepare the Trailer

1. Back up close to trailer centering kingpin on
fifth wheel.
2. Block trailer wheels.
3. Connect air lines and light cord.
4. Set trailer brakes.
5. Adjust the trailer height (if require). The
trailer should contact the fifth wheel approx.
6” behind pivot.

IMPORTANT! When Coupling, the fifth wheel must pick up the trailer (see figure 1)
 Coupling and Uncoupling Procedures
Attempting to Couple at the wrong height may cause improper
coupling, which could result in damage or personal injury!

C. Couple Trailer
1. Back under trailer
2. After picking up trailer, STOP (stopping prevents hitting the kingpin
too hard).
3. Continue backing until fifth wheel locks
4. Pull forward to test the coupling as an initial check.

0 - 50 mm
 Coupling and Uncoupling Procedures
Attempting to Couple at the wrong height may cause improper
coupling, which could result in damage or personal injury!

D. Visual Inspection
1. Check that there is NO GAP between the trailer bolster and the fifth wheel (see
figure 2)
2. Check that the KINGPIN is INSIDE the LOCK (see figure 2)
3. Check that the release HANDLE is INSIDE the NARROW SLOT (see figure 3)
KING PIN WORN OUT

King Pin 3.5”

114,0mm 112,0mm

89,0mm 86,0mm

NOTE: Never Adjust the Fifth Wheel’s Lock with a Worn out King Pin!
LOCK JAW WORN OUT

Lock Jaw
Lock jaw3.5”
New and worn out

38,0 mm
19,0 mm 36,0
min 17,5 mmmm
WEAR RING WORN OUT

Wear Ring 3.5”

37,0mm 35,5mm
WEAR RING AND LOCK JAW WORN OUT

Example of
some worn out
Wear Ring, Lock
Jaw and King
pin due to no
grease when
operation
OTHER REASONS THAT WILL DAMAGE FIFTH WHEEL

Uneven Road:
The 5th wheel can only turn front and rear. So there are high forces between 5 th
wheel plate and trailer plate when the vehicle is driving an uneven bent. When
the trailer is lower than the tractor, the effect occurs in every bent.
OTHER REASONS THAT WILL DAMAGE FIFTH WHEEL

Uneven/ weak Trailer Plate

A weak or uneven trailer plate causes deformations or crack on the
fifth wheel, which may lead to fatigue breaks.
OTHER REASONS THAT WILL DAMAGE FIFTH WHEEL

Wear by overloading on sides

Trailer Plate
- a good trailer plate should even or not be more than
Worn-out Trailer Plate pressing
2mm uneven. against Latch (in lock position)
- Vehicle XB9728E was coupled to a trailer that is badly and thus handle cannot be pull out
worn-out, as the following. and uncouple from trailer.

Handle (item 18)

Latch (item 09)
JOST Fifth Wheel
OTHER REASONS THAT WILL DAMAGE FIFTH WHEEL

Wear by weak Trailer Plate

Operation
OTHER REASONS THAT WILL DAMAGE FIFTH WHEEL

Uneven Trailer Plate

The trailer plate must not be more than 2 mm uneven.

If it is more uneven, there is more wear.
Servicing
Servicing
Servicing
Servicing
Servicing – Wear Limit
Servicing – Wear Limit

JOST JSK 38/50 Series Fifthwheel

Maximum wear limits of JOST JSK 38/50

Series Fifthwheel jaw and wearing.
Servicing – Wear Limit

TOP PLATE WEAR LIMIT

Servicing – Wear Limit

JSK 38 C Foot Bush Wear

Maximum play
in rubber
cushions 7mm
up or down,
forward or aft
Servicing
Servicing

Locking mechanism
The king pin locking mechanism should have a
longitudinal play of at least 0.3mm
The adjustment of the locking mechanism has to be
carried out with a properly dimensioned kingpin (total
maximum wear 0.25mm as follows:
1. Loosen the lock nut (17) on adjuster bolt (18),
screw adjuster bolt out, then tap the operating
handle lightly so that the locking bar is all the way
in.
2. Screw adjuster bolt in until any play between the
levers is eliminated and the locking bar just starts
to move outward.
3. Screw adjuster bolt a further one turn in and
tighten the lock nut,
(1 turn means 0.3mm play)
Tools: Ring Spanner 22mm
Open end Spanner 22mm
Servicing
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