Installation Guide

WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product No.
37042
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 37620
SOLON, OHIO
IMPORTANT NOTES
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
CENTER SECTION ASSEMBLY
37042IN_M 06-15-11 PCN15556 © 2007, 2011 Cequent Performance Products Litho in USA
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Insert side plate assemblies into hitch center section. Refer to specific instructions for proper bolt location.
Insert the coiled end of fishwire through proper hole on rear side of center section and through access hole in
plate. Attach 1/4” bolt plate and 1/2 x 1-1/4 lg. 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
center section. 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:
1. Torque all 3/8" nuts to 35 lb.ft. 5. Torque all 10mm CL10.9 hardware to 53 lb.ft.
2. Torque all 12mm nuts & bolts to 65 lb.ft. 6. Torque all 10mm Torx hardware to 60 lb.ft.
3. Torque all 7/16” hardware to 50 lb.ft. 7. Torque all 5/8” hardware to 100 lb.ft.
4. Torque all 1/2” hardware to 75 lb.ft. 8. Retighten the spare tire if it was loosened.
NOTE: Not all of the hardware will be used in every installation. Paint any bare metal to prevent rust.
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4” SOCKET & WRENCH
11/16” SOCKET & WRENCH
9/16” SOCKET & WRENCH
15MM, 17MM SOCKET
18MM, 19MM SOCKET
21MM, 22MM SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
TORX T50 WRENCH
SMALL PICKUP
MULTI-FIT
SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY
SEE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER BOLT LOCATION
MUST INSTALL REAR SIDE BOLT FIRST
1/2” x 1.25 LG. CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4 x 1 x 2” BOLT PLATE
1/2 HEX LOCKNUT
ACCESS
HOLE
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, See our Web Site at
www.reesetowpower.com or call 1-800-428-7303
TOP VIEW HITCH
FRONT BOLT IS
OUTBOARD ONE HOLE
ALL (4) BOLTS ARE REQUIRED
APPLY SPECIAL LOAD RATING
LABEL (110990)
PULL WIRE
(SUPPLIED)