10. Raise hitch into position - Install 3/8 conical toothed washers and
hex nuts on forward carriage bolt attachments. Install spacer blocks
(item 7), 3/8 conical toothed washers, and 3/8 hex nuts on rearmost
carriage bolt attachments (Fig. 1). Be careful not to push bolts back
up into frame. NOTE: Insert 3/8" flat washers (item 6) as needed on
rear attachments between hitch and frame to take up space for
vehicles with raised area for muffler hangers. On dual exhaust
vehicles, it may be necessary to push hitch towards the passenger
side as far as possible so that hitch bracket is up against vehicle trunk
pan. This allows more clearance for exhaust on Driver's side. Torque
fasteners to specifications below.
12. Raise muffler(s) back into position - Reattach rubber hangers as
shown in Fig 4 or Fig 5. Tighten all M8 fasteners to proper torque
specifications. NOTE: Hardware configuration varies by vehicle.
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11. Tighten all 3/8-16 Gr5 fasteners with torque wrench to
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure
30 Lb.-Ft. ( 41 N*M)
to the vehicle when towing.
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③
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⑦
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⑤
Rear
13. Reinstall plastic appearance panel – Using existing hardware, reinstall
panel removed in Step 3 if trimming was preferred by vehicle owner.
Sheet 8 of 24
24940N
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See Figure 10
3-14-16
Rev. A