Reese Towpower MULTI-FIT Instrucciones De Instalación página 6

DRILLED HOLE
FORWARD
1 5/8"
AREA "B"
SPRING
SHACKLE
14 5/8"
2 1/2"
1 5/16"
REAR OF FRAME
(VIEW OF BOTTOM PASSENGER SIDE FRAME)
NOTE:
General assembly - loosely assemble center section (page 1);
loosely install side brackets on vehicle (this page);
install center section assembly; tighten all fasteners to proper specifications (page 1)
2004 - 05 FORD F-150 (NEW BODY STYLE) WITHOUT VIBRATION DAMPENER ON FRAME
1. Lower spare tire for ease of installation.
2. Apply masking tape to the bottom of frame in area "A" and area "B". Same on both frame rails.
3. Measure from the outside of the frame inward 1 5/16" and make a line the length of area "A".
4. Measure from the outside of the frame inward 1 5/8" and make a line the length of area "B".
5. Measure from rear of spring shackle 2 1/2" and make a mark in area "A" . From that mark, measure 14 5/8" forward and make a mark in
area "B".
6. Hold side bracket up to bottom of frame. Double check hole 2 and 5 in side bracket for proper alignment with marks. If they don't line up,
adjust the marks in area "B".
7. Center punch and pilot drill with 1/4" drill bit . Total of 4 holes ( 2 per frame rail). Enlarge the pilot hole with 9/16" drill bit.
8. Loosely install side brackets as shown. Include the angle reinforcement on the inside of the frame and 3/8" blocks under the frame as
shown.
9. Using the top slot of the frame angle reinforcement placed inside the frame in step 8. Drill a 1/2" hole in the side of the frame as far
forward as slot will permit.
10. Install the M-12 fasteners through the frame side as shown and finger tighten.
11. Between side plate assembly and hitch side bracket tape (2) 1/4" bolt plate and (2) 3/8" washer (see photo). This will shift the side
bracket on an angle that follows the vehicles frame, both sides.
12. Install center section as pre-assembled on front page and shown above with (4) 3/8" x 1 ¼" bolts and washer nuts, both sides. Align
center section of hitch with center of vehicle. Finger tighten fasteners.
13. Tighten hitch side bracket and angle reinforcement to frame. Tighten side plate assembly to side bracket. Tighten side bracket assembly
to center section.
14. Raise spare tire back into place.
1/2" x 2 1/4"
CARRAIGE BOLT
FRAME ANGLE
REINFORCEMENT
1/2" LOCK-
WASHER
12MM NUT
HOLE 2
3/8" X 1 1/4"
BOLTS
AREA "A"
DRILLED HOLE
CENTER SECTION
3/8" FLAT WASHER
1/4" X 1" X 1 1/2"
BOLT PLATE
1/4" x 1 1/2" x 3"
BOLT PLATE
1/2" x 2 1/4" HEX BOLT
12MM HEX
BOLT
1/2" CONICAL
WASHER
HITCH SIDE BRACKET
3/8" WASHER NUTS
1/4" x 1 1/2" x 3"
BOLT PLATE
1/2" CONICAL
WASHER
INSTALLATION D
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/4" ,1/2",& 9/16" DRILL BIT
9/16", 3/4" SOCKET, WRENCH
18MM,19MM SOCKET, WRENCH
TORQUE WRENCH
SPRING
SHACKLE
DRILLED HOLE
1/2" NUT
SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY
3/8" SPACER
HOLE 5
1/2" CONICAL
WASHER
1/2" NUT
TAPE