JSK 38 & 50
JSK 38 & 50
JSK 38/50
EN Repair instructions
The relevant safety regulations in your country (for example Health & Safety at Work in Germany) apply
for working with slider units, fifth wheel couplings, tractor units and semitrailers.
The relevant safety instructions included in the vehicle and semi-trailer's operating instructions must also
be complied with.
The permitted load data and safety information must be complied with during operation and installation.
For maintenance and repair work, the following sections contain safety information that is directly related
to each specific activity. It is essential that you follow this safety information.
ATTENTION!
All welding of cast parts for load-bearing components on equipment for connecting vehicles is
strictly prohibited and will render the type approval void.
3.1 Use
JOST fifth wheel couplings are mechanical connecting devices and establish a connection between the
tractor unit and the semi-trailer. They are designed for mounting on a tractor unit.
Fifth wheel couplings, mounting plates and kingpins are vehicle-connecting parts that must comply with
very high safety requirements and must also undergo design approval tests. Modifications of any kind will
render both the warranty and the type approval void and therefore also invalidate the vehicle operating
licence.
JOST fifth wheel couplings are specified to comply with Regulation ECE R55 in class 50 and may be used
solely in conjunction with kingpins of class H50, steering wedges and mounting plates of class J, or com-
parable licensed equipment. The sensors conform to Regulation ECE R10.
JOST fifth wheel couplings are suitable for use in power steering systems.
ADVICE!
Technical modifications reserved.
You can find the latest information at www.jost-world.com
Repair work must be carried out using suitable tools and state of the art methods.
The torque values shown in the illustrations are required for the subsequent assembly process.
After completing the repair work, the fifth wheel coupling locking mechanism must be greased and its
function tested.
ATTENTION!
The prescribed tightening torques must be adhered to!
Always replace worn, damaged and cracked parts.
Repair welds must not be used.
JSK 38G
1/2´´ 1/2´´ 1/2´´ 1/2´´ 1/2´´ 1/2´´ 1/2´´ 1/2´´
Ø mm
Ø 94+0.5mm 194.5
95mm 1500gr. 6/8/12mm L= 214mm 104.5 Diameter 70mm
Workbench
61
JSK38/28
3
ATTENTION! 60
The fifth wheel coupling may only be
raised using suitable lifting gear.
Remove the fifth wheel coupling from the trac-
tor vehicle and place on a suitable surface, e.g.
workbench. Also see the repair instructions for
the fifth wheel coupling in question.
JSK38/29
4 61 2
1/2´´
Nm
60
1/2´´
100mm
1/2´´
Size 30
59 43
57
JSK38/30 JSK38/13
◊ When installing the bearing, make sure that the Pull off the pedestal (43).
arrows on the rubber cushions (60) and (57)
and on the pedestal (61) are pointing in the 41
direction of travel. 3 47
Note the correct tightening torque 45
JSK38/10
6/8/12mm
44
46
ADVICE!
Before removing the pedestal, check the
bearing for wear (see section 6.15) and
cracks.
JSK38/49
ATTENTION!
Risk of injury! Unscrew the conical lubricating nipple (46) and
The securing ring (48) is under high pre- knock the parallel grooved pins (44) through to
tension. the inside using a pin punch Ø 12 mm.
5 8
1500gr.
44
Ø mm
194.5
104.5 Diameter 5mm
Diameter 12mm 46
1500gr.
6-12mm
JSK38/50
Ø mm
Drive in the parallel grooved pins using a pin
194.5 punch Ø 12 mm. If necessary, grind projecting
parallel grooved pins (44) on the inside using a
104.5
rotor grinder.
43
Drill holes Ø 5 mm in the bearing bush (42) for
installing the conical lubricating nipples (46).
42 Screw in the conical lubricating nipples (46).
JSK38/35
6.4 Removing and installing bearing
◊ Lightly grease the new bearing bush (42) and version JSK 50
carefully drive into the pedestal (43) using the
pin. 1 67
1/2´´
140 Nm
7 1/2´´
3 mm Size 30
1500gr.
Ø mm
104.5
194.5 43 64
150mm
62
JSK38/37
42
JSK38/12
ADVICE!
◊ Before installing the bearing bushes (42), lightly Before removing the pedestal (67), check
grease the inside of the pedestals (43). Drive the bearing for wear (see section 6.15)
the bearing bush (42) 3 mm deep into the and cracks.
pedestal (43). Undo the screws (62) and pull out the plate (64)
with the pin secured underneath.
Take off the pedestal (67).
ADVICE!
Replace the bearing bushes as described
in section 6.3).
1/2´´
Size 30
JSK38/17
50
6-12mm
5 39
51
36 JSK38/14
45
ADVICE!
Before removing the swing arm, check the
bearing for wear (see section 6.15) and
cracks.
Lagerböcke ausbauen (siehe Kapitel 6.3). JSK38/51
36
1500gr.
45
6-12mm
JSK38/15
2 39 3 45
41 1500gr.
42 49
JSK38/42 JSK38/43
◊ Lightly grease the O-ring seal (41) and insert ◊ Push the bearing pin (49) into the swing arm
between the bearing bush (42) and the spacer (45) by approx. 2/3 of its overall length.
(39). While doing so, insert a flat-blade screwdriver
between the swing arm (45) and the swing arm
bearing as shown, to compensate for the differ-
ence in height.
4 42 39
1500gr.
41
JSK38/44
ADVICE!
Alternatively, you can insert the bearing
pin (49) using a tool (pin or pipe with Ø
94+0.5 mm and a length of 214+0.5 mm),
as follows:
Push the tool into the hole in the swing
arm, push on the O-ring seals (41) and
spacers (39). Insert the swing arm (45)
and push in the bearing pin (49) to force
out the tool.
37
6-12mm
JSK38/55
6
1/2´´
160 Nm
Knock the parallel grooved pins (44) inwards
1/2´´
using a Ø 12 mm pin punch.
Size 30
38
2
36
1500gr.
1500gr.
6-12mm
Ø 94+0.5mm
L= 214mm
JSK38/56
7
1/2´´ ◊ Drive out the bearing bushes using a Ø 94 mm
pin.
1/2´´
Size 30
3
42
1500gr.
1500gr.
6-12mm
50
Ø 94+0.5mm
51
L= 214mm
36 45
JSK38/57
ATTENTION!
JSK38/54
When installing the clamping plate (50),
tighten the screws (36) until the swing
arm bearing is almost free of play, but can ◊ Lightly grease the new bearing bushes (42) and
still be moved easily. drive them carefully into the swing arm (45)
using the Ø 94 mm pin.
Do not exceed the maximum tightening
torque of 300 Nm.
Secure the screws at both ends by bend-
ing the tab washer (51) over.
150mm
3 mm
27
JSK38/19
2 19
1/2´´
Diameter 12mm
1/2´´
1500gr.
Size 17
1/2´´
30
6-12mm
Size 19
46 Nm
Size 17
Diameter 70mm
74 Nm
JSK38/36 29
JSK38/25
JSK38/26
Turn the lock unit to the side and pull out in the
direction of the arrow.
◊ When installing the lock unit, lubricate all mov-
ing parts. Adjust the locking mechanism as
described in section 6.14.
4
10
34
25 26
32
31
33
28
JSK38/40
10 Latch holder
25 Locking pin (complete)
26 Locking bar
28 Lever
31 Washer
32 Spring loop
33 Hex bolt (complete)
34 Handle
Nm
Size 8
1
ATTENTION!
Danger of crushing!
Secure the handle so it cannot inadver-
JSK38/03
tently lock.
Pull out the handle and secure with a screw-
ADVICE! driver as shown.
If the wear ring is worn or the coupling
locking mechanism is being replaced, 2 20
swap the 2” wear ring on the vehicle for a
3.5” version (or vice versa).
Unscrew the hexagon screws (1).
◊ Note the correct tightening torque.
2
2
JSK38/01
3
24
JSK38/04
JSK38/02
JSK38/06
20
JSK38/22
Versions with centralised lubrication system only
Undo the cable tie (6).
ADVICE!
5 Before removing the lock, check it for
wear/deformation (see section 6.15).
Size 11
JSK38/07
6
23
JSK38/08
All versions
Remove the lock jaw (23) as shown.
◊ Before installing the lock jaw (23), check its
degree of wear (see section 6.15).
Size 17 1/2´´
22 1/2´´ 19
80 Nm
Nm
1/2´´
21 100mm
1/2´´
JSK38/23 Size 18
15
Nm
1/2´´ 6-12mm
Size 17
13 17
Size 17
14
JSK38/38
JSK38/20
16
JSK38/21
1/2´´
34
Size 17
Size 17
33 JSK38/59
JSK38/31
When the wear limit is reached, replace the 2”
or 3.5” wear ring.
ADVICE! Bearing play of JSK 38C
The kingpin must have minimum horizon- 14 mm maximum vertical and horizontal play.
tal play of 0.3 mm in the locking mecha-
nism. At a height of 160 mm, maximum vertical play is lim-
ited to 10 mm.
Adjust the locking mechanism with a dimen- If play exceeds this, replace the rubber cushion.
sionally stable kingpin with maximum overall
wear of 0.25 mm.
Secure the locking mechanism and undo the Bearing play of JSK 38G
lock nut of the screw connection (33). Unscrew 4 mm maximum vertical play at the pedestals and 4
the screw connection (33) until it is no longer in mm maximum in the swing arm bearing.
contact.
Move the locking bar into its end position by If play exceeds this, replace the bearing bushes.
gently knocking the handle (34) in the closing 3 mm maximum horizontal play in the swing arm
direction. Reconnect the semi-trailer. bearing.
Screw in the screw connection (33) until the
handle (34) starts to move. If play exceeds this, replace the spacers and clamp-
When it does, screw the screw connection (33) ing plate.
in approx. one revolution (one revolution gives
play of 0.3 mm). Bearing play of JSK 50
Fasten the lock nut of the screw connection
(33). 4 mm maximum vertical play at the pedestals.
If play exceeds this, replace the bearing bushes.
6.15 Wear limit, setting and checking
dimensions
1
150mm
JSK38/33
3 5
150mm
2" - 73 - 71 mm
3.5" - 114 - 112 mm
2" - 84 - 82.5 mm
3.5" - 74 - 72 mm
65 mm
2" - 50.8- 49mm
3.5" - 89.0- 86mm
JSK38/32
JSK38/60
4 B 5 mm
D
C
50 mm
50 mm
A 8 mm
JSK38/61
ADVICE!
To determine material wear, use the ruler
(D) to assist with measurement.
On the outside (A), material wear up to approx. 8
mm is permitted, i.e. approx. 3 mm deeper than the
lubricating groove (C).
In the bearing zone (B), maximum wear to the depth
of the lubricating groove is permitted at any point.
1 4
2
3
6
60 5
9
61
11
12
8
57 20
20 24
23 10 13
14
58
59 26
32 34 55
21 22 31
28 53
33 25
29 54
27
30 56
JSK38C_explo
Item Repair kits Article no. for type C Article no. for type CZ
1, 2, 5, 9, Repair kit for 3.5” locking mecha-
20, 23, SK 2421-76 SK 2421-76Z
nism
24, 27
1, 2, 5, 9, Repair kit for 2” locking mecha-
20, 23, SK 2421-77 SK 2421-77Z
nism
24, 27
57, 58, Repair kit for bearing SK 2421-78 SK 2421-78
60
Item Conversion/retrofit kits Article no. for type C Article no. for type CZ
1, 2, 20, Conversion kit for swapping 3.5” SK 2421-98 SK 2421-98Z
23 locking mechanism for 2” version
1, 2, 20, Conversion kit for swapping 2” SK 2421-99 SK 2421-99Z
23 locking mechanism for 3.5” version
35, 54, Retrofit kit for handle extension, SK 3121-063 SK 3121-063
55 complete
20 1
2 4 3
6
5
48
21
50 51 22
44 39
46 52 41 55
42
11
28 10
33 12
29 8 9
47 30 27 15 13
19 14
16 32
31
45 20 34
46 26 18
49 17
25 24 53
43 23 54
40
36 38
37 56
JSK38G_explo
Item Repair kits Article no. for type C Article no. for type CZ
1, 2, 5, 9, Repair kit for 3.5” locking mecha-
20, 23, SK 2421-76 SK 2421-76Z
nism
24, 27
1, 2, 5, 9, Repair kit for 2” locking mecha-
20, 23, SK 2421-77 SK 2421-77Z
nism
24, 27
36, 37,
38, 41,
42, 44, Repair kit for bearing SK 2521-76 SK 2521-76Z
46, 51,
52
Item Conversion/retrofit kits Article no. for type C Article no. for type CZ
1, 2, 20, Conversion kit for swapping 3.5” SK 2421-98 SK 2421-98Z
23 locking mechanism for 2” version
1, 2, 20, Conversion kit for swapping 2” SK 2421-99 SK 2421-99Z
23 locking mechanism for 3.5” version
35, 54, Retrofit kit for handle extension, SK 3121-063 SK 3121-063
55 complete
1
2
3
6
5
20 55
22
62
64
65 28 11 9
21
33 24 12
67
29 20 8
27
23 10 13 14
44 30
66 32
31
10
26
25 34
54
56
63
JSK50_explo
Item Repair kits Article no. for type C Article no. for type CZ
1, 2, 5, 9, Repair kit for 3.5” locking mecha-
20, 23, SK 2421-76 SK 2421-76Z
nism
24, 27
1, 2, 5, 9, Repair kit for 2” locking mecha-
20, 23, SK 2421-77 SK 2421-77Z
nism
24, 27
57, 58, Repair kit for bearing SK 2421-78 SK 2421-78
60
Item Conversion/retrofit kits Article no. for type C Article no. for type CZ
1, 2, 20, Conversion kit for swapping 3.5” SK 2421-98 SK 2421-98Z
23 locking mechanism for 2” version
1, 2, 20, Conversion kit for swapping 2” SK 2421-99 SK 2421-99Z
23 locking mechanism for 3.5” version
35, 54, Retrofit kit for handle extension, SK 3121-063 SK 3121-063
55 complete