What Maintenance Should Be Completed on Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch
Updated 10/10/2025 | Published 07/21/2022
Question:
Curt A16 fifth wheel hitch - I have greased the jaws and use a disk for the top. Are there other fitting or bushings to grease?
asked by: John A
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Expert Reply:
The Curt A16 # C16521 requires lubrication of the skid plate, center pivot point, locking pawl, jaw pivot points, and linkage pivot points. I have attached the complete maintenance schedule below for your reference.
expert reply by:
Robin H
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Curt A16 Maintenance
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Scott H.
10/10/2025
Hi Robin, Is there a video that clearly shows the maintenance process? I am have figuring out what exactly what to do, especially steps 5 and 7. Thank you