Lubricaction Instructions For A Reese 16,000-lbs Sidewinder Pin Box

Question:

Hello, We have a Reese Sidewinder pinbox 16,000 lb. On our 2019 GD Reflection 320MKS. I am trying to get information on lubrication and maintenance to the Sidewinder pinbox. Does the pinbox need to be disassembled, cleaned and relubricated as maintenance? Like removing the 4 bolts, letting the lower portion slip out of the upper section? Clean all old grease off and apply new lithium grease inside the tube before reinstalling the lower section? Also, do you apply any lubrication on the wear plate HDPE piece? Thank you,

asked by: Robert H

Expert Reply:

I consulted the owner's manual for your Reese Sidewinder, and they mention that you are going to need to apply grease # L11354 to the surface on both sides of the wedge, around the kingpin, and the skid plate surface, which would require you to remove the 4 bolts to remove the turret from the pin box.

If there is any old grease you are going to want to clean off the old grease and apply new grease.

I have also attached a couple of instructional images for you to reference as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D