Ok truckers here's a conundrum... Dropping an empty at Kimberly Clark. Locking jaw refusing to release the kingpin. Tried setting the trailer brake and backing up to release pressure, tried raising and lowering the landing gear, tried lubing it up and tried beating the hell out of it with a hammer. Nothing.
Any ideas? Cuz ya know... 90 to 120 minute ETA for Onroad and I have 2:45 left on my clock lol. Guess I'll spend the next 2 hours off duty to complete the 8/2 while I wait.
Locking Jaw Refusing To Release Kingpin
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RedRover, Feb 11, 2017.
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You must be on a incline? Trying dropping the air bags. Then back against it like before
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There's a spring which pulls the jaw open on a Simplex. The spring can break and even a good steam cleaning to remove excess grease from the mechanism won't help. Lease company shop fixed the one I drive.
If you can unlatch the 5th wheel slide, and drop the suspension air, sometimes that helps unhook the kingpin.Last edited: Feb 11, 2017
ExOTR, UsualSuspect, pattyj and 2 others Thank this. -
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Nope. Guess I'll find out here in another hour or two lol
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Lower the landing gear, (obvious, but I had to say it) and try (with your trailer brake set) rocking the tractor back and forth. If that doesn't work, and you already have your airbags deflated, you have a broken locking pin on the fifth wheel. I've had one. Good luck, even dealerships usually don't have those parts in stock.
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Apparently just needed to beat the #### out of this with a hammer. I must have loosened it for the guy.
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Looks like the jaw adjustment bolt to tighten or loosen the locking jaw don't go messing with turning it unless you know what you're doing. To loose and you can lose a trl going down the road
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That bolt has a spring behind it. Should be able to press it in a 1/4-1/2 inch when hooked to trailer. If no play in it that's your problem.
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A little late I know, but...
If you are at a location with someone else around, ask them to pull the release as you back up. Set the trailer brake (or disconnect lines) release tractor breaks and apply reverse power until the wheels start to spin.
You can also try moving the trailer to another spot. You may be in a small pothole causing the trailer to not be square to frame.RedRover Thanks this.
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