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1.
Lower exhaust by removing the (2) 8mm bolts from the hanger bracket on both sides of the vehicle.
2.
Enlarge the access hole with a die grinder to allow 7/16" carriage bolts and spacers access to both sides of vehicle frame rail.
3.
Fishwire the 7/16" carriage bolts and spacers through the enlarged access hole and out the two side mounting holes in the frame rail, leave fishwires attached. See Figure 2.
4.
Raise side brackets over fishwires, remove fishwires and install conical washers and nuts on both sides. Hand tight only at this time.
5.
Slide the hitch in from the rear passenger side of the vehicle over the exhaust and into position.
6.
Bolt together the hitch with the side brackets with 7/16" carriage bolts, conical washers and nuts. Hand tight only at this time.
7.
Sandwich (4) .25" x 1" x 1.5" spacers between hanger bracket and frame rail on both sides, and reattach the hanger bracket with the M8 bolts in fastener kit. Make sure the holes on hanger bracket and
spacers line up for the bolt to go through.
8.
Tighten all M8 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 20 Lb.-Ft. (27 N*M) and all 7/16" GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M). If needed, remove the two nuts holding inner fender
on passenger side to ease installation of forward attachment point.
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Note: Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch
or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
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Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 36586, 90246, 06173
Drawbar Kit:
36061
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE position only.
Fastener Kit: 36586F
Frame rail
Access hole
FASTENERS
TYPICAL
ON BOTH SIDES
①②
①
Rear
Figure 1
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
①②
⑦
⑧
⑥
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
③④
③④
③④
Sheet 3 of 15
36586NP
Qty. (10)
Carriage bolt
7/16" - 14 x 1.50 GR5
Qty. (4)
Spacer
1/4" x 7/8" x 3
Qty. (10)
Conical washer
7/16"
Qty. (10)
Hex Nut
7/16" - 14 GR2
Qty. (4)
Fish wire
7/16" - 14
Qty. (8)
Spacer (round hole)
.250 x 1 x1.5
Qty. (4)
Bolt
M8x1.25x40 CL10.9
Qty. (4)
Lock Washer
5/16"
Qty. (4)
Flat Washer
5/16"
⑤
Figure 2
05-22-15
Rev. A