SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY (UP)
CENTER SECTION
LOCK NUT
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove center section from box and pull side plate assemblies from shipping location. Insert side plate assemblies
into hitch center section. Refer to specific instructions for proper position. Insert the coiled end of pull wire through
hole on rear side of center section and through end of tube. Attach 1/4" bolt plate and 1/2 x 1-1/4 long carriage bolt
as shown above. Pull fasteners through and loosely install 1/2 hex lock nut. Repeat steps for each fastener. The
spare tire may need to be lowered to install the hitch. It will be replaced later.
2. Refer to the application chart to determine the correct installation for your vehicle. (Last page of each language)
FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS: UNLESS OTHER WISE NOTED
1. Torque all 3/8" nuts to 35 lb.ft.
2. Torque all 12mm nuts & bolts to 65 lb.ft.
3. Torque all 1/2" hardware to 75 lb.ft
4. Torque (4) center section locknuts to 110 lb. ft.
NOTE: Not all of the hardware will be used in every installation.
CENTER SECTION ASSEMBLY
SEE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY POSITION
(UP OR DOWN)
MUST INSTALL REAR SIDE BOLT FIRST
CENTER SECTION LOCKNUT
PULL WIRE
(SUPPLIED)
CENTER SECTION
1/2" x 1 1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" x 1" x 2" BOLT PLATE
1/2" HEX LOCKNUT
5. Torque all 10mm CL10.9 hardware to 53 lb.ft.
6. Torque all 5/8" hardware to 100 lb.ft.
7. Torque all 14mm CL10.9 hardware to 115 lb.ft.
8. Retighten the spare tire if it was loosened.
Paint any bare metal to prevent rust.
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4" SOCKET & WRENCH
9/16" SOCKET & WRENCH
15MM, 17MM, 18 MM SOCKET
19MM, 21MM, 22MM SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
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