Owners manual

Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
HEX FLANGE NUT
HFN 1213101
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/2
42
HEX BOLT1/2 - 13 x 1 1/2
123
FW, 12, ZPFW1212
4
LOCK WASHER1/2"6
5
60631
Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,
Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option,when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of
this product voids the warrant. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or
consequential loss or damage.
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Installation Steps Continued
4) Install the rear cross arm by sliding it between the truck frame and truck bed above one of the rear tires. Slide through until
both sides are resting on the truck frame. Rotate the cross arm up into the vertical position.
5) Raise the center section in position between the cross arms with the ball cylinder towards the back of truck. The round
hitch receiver that protrudes from the top of the center section must fit through the hole in the truck bed. Using (4) 1/2"
bolts, washers, and lock washers, attach the center section to the threaded holes in the rear cross arm. Next, attach the
front cross arm (angle iron) to the center section using (4) 1/2" carriage bolts and flange nuts. (Finger tight only.)
6) Square the center section and cross arms across the frame. Thread a 1 1/2" bolt with a flat and lock washer through the
back flange of the sideplate into the rear cross arm. Place a 1 1/2" bolt with a flat washer through the front flange of the
sideplate into the front cross arm. (As shown in Figure 2) Finger tight with a 1/2" flange nut.
(REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE)
7) Align one front hole and one rear hole on each sideplate to the existing holes in the truck frame. Using a 1 1/2" bolt with
a 1/2" flat washer attach the sideplates to the truck frame. (As shown in Figure 2) Finger tight with a 1/2" flange nut.
8) With the sideplates installed on both sides, torque all fasteners to 110 ft.-lbs. in the following order:
First: Torque the center section to the front and rear cross arms.
Second: Torque the sideplates to the truck frame on both sides.
Third: Torque the sideplate flanges to the front and rear cross arms.
**DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED VEHICLE TOWING WEIGHT!**
FRONT OF TRUCK
REAR OF TRUCK
(REFER TO GOOSENECK HITCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES)
Maintenance
(Required every 30 days or prior to use)
1. Keep hitch ball lubricated regularly. Use silicone spray or equivalent to prevent wear and rust.
2. Keep hitch assembly free of dirt and other foreign debris.
3. Check for proper torque on all nuts and bolts before each use. Also check for excessive wear.
4. Check for ball wear before each use. (Note: Do not tow trailer with worn or damaged parts.)
WARNING!! BRAKE, FUEL, AND ELECTRICAL LINES MAY NEED TO BE LOOSENED OR REPOSITIONED
TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR NEW HARDWARE.
ALL MODELS REQUIRE MODIFICATION OR REMOVAL OF HEAT SHIELDS.
ON SHORT BED MODELS, CHECK FOR ADEQUATE TURNING CLEARANCE
BETWEEN THE FRONT OF ALL TRAILERS AND THE TRUCK CAB.
FIGURE 2
FRONT CROSS ARM
REAR CROSS ARM
DRIVER SIDE PLATE
PASSENGER SIDE PLATE
88-98 CHEVY & GMC 1/2, 3/4, & 1 TON TRUCKS
99-00 CHEVY & GMC 3/4 & 1 TON HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS
**OLD BODY STYLE** (LONG & SHORT BED)