Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
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1. Lower muffler – Using an exhaust hanger removal tool, lower muffler by removing (2) rubber hangers from muffler and (1) rubber hanger near rear differential. NOTE: Use a spray lubricant
to ease removal. Typical both sides for models with dual exhaust system. NOTE: Use a ratchet strap or bungee cord to support exhaust system before removing rubber hangers.
2. Remove heat shield – Using a 10mm socket, remove (4) bolts holding heat shield to vehicle. Save bolts to re-install heat shield. Typical both sides for models with dual exhaust system.
3. Remove rubber plugs - using a flat screw driver, remove (3) rubber plugs from the (3) forward holes in the bottom of the frame. Do not remove the rearmost rubber plug.
4. Trim heat shield – Using metal shears or hole saw, trim the heat shield to clear rear carriage bolt & washer attachment as shown. See figure 2.
5. Install fasteners – Feed the coiled end of pull wire through the first attachment hole and out of the forward most access hole in the bottom of frame. Attach the 7/16" carriage bolt and
special washer (item 3) to the pull wire and pull the fasteners into position, both sides. Using the same process, install the 7/16" carriage bolt and 1/4 " x 7/8" x 3" spacer block (item 2)
through access hole and into the forward attachment hole. See figures 1 and 3.
6. Install ½" Flat washers – using tape, secure (2) 1/2" flat washers (item 6) around the rearmost carriage bolts to bottom of frame, (1) per side. See figure 4.
7. Install hitch – raise hitch into position being careful not to push fasteners back into the frame. Using an 11/16" socket, loosely install the 7/16" conical toothed washers, teeth side against
hitch, and 7/16"-14 hex nuts onto carriage bolts, (4) places. Make sure the flat washers (item 6) are sitting flush against the bottom of frame.
8. Tighten all 7/16-14 Gr5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. ( 68 N*M)
9. Reinstall heat shield – Reinstall heat shield(s) using (4) bolts removed in step 2.
10. Raise muffler back into position and reattach all rubber hangers removed in step 1.
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: 77332, 84332, CQT76332
Forward
Conical Washer
Access Hole
Teeth side
Against hitch
Fasteners
typical
both sides
Figure 4
1-3/8" Diameter
2-3/4"
Area to Trim
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Sheet 3 of 21
Fastener Kit: 76332F
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Qty. (4)
Carriage Bolt 7/16-14 x 1.50 Gr5
Spacer block 1/4 x 7/8 x 3.00
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Qty. (2)
Part no. HE-2370-000
Special washer .109" x 0.88" x 2.00"
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Qty. (2)
Part no. 1204
Conical washer 7/16
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Qty. (4)
Part no. 01292007
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Qty. (4)
Hex nut 7/16-14 Gr2
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Qty. (2)
Flat washer 1/2"
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Pull wire 7/16
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Qty. (4)
Part no. 5481
Figure 2
76332NP
11-21-19
Forward Access Hole
Rear
7
Figure 3
Rev. A