Draw-Tite 75054 MAX-FRAME RECEIVER - Manual

HITCH TYPE
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING
WEIGHT CARRYING
BALL MOUNT
DO NOT EXCEED LOWER OF
TOWING VEHICLE MFR'S RATINGS OR
MAX TONGUE MAX GROSS
TRLR WT(LB)
3500
5500
350
550
WT(LB)
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING
SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.
(TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH)
FLAT AGAINST THE FRAME.
OPTION C - SEE FIGURES 2 & 3
SMALL ALUMINUM RIVET HEADS IF PRESENT ON ATTACHING SURFACES. THIS WILL ENSURE SIDE BRACKETS WILL SIT
1. REMOVE ALL BUT A THIN LAYER OF UNDERCOATING FROM ATTACHING SURFACES. ALSO, GRIND OR CHISEL OFF
NOTE: FIVE (5) INSTALLATION OPTIONS ARE POSSIBLE DEPENDING ON VEHICLE CONFIGURATION.
REFER TO SHEET 2 FOR FIGURES 2, 3, 4 AND 5.
OPTION A - SEE FIGURE 2
1996 AND EARLIER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED, CLOSED SIDED, STEEL SKID SHIELD:
A. REMOVE REAR SKID SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT AND LOOSEN THE FORWARD SKID SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT, EACH
SIDE SO THAT THE SKID SHIELD IS LOWERED ABOUT 1/4".
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE FORWARD MOUNTING BOLT AT THIS TIME OR SKID SHIELD WILL COME OFF.
B. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION, PUTTING THE RECEIVER FLANGE BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE SKID SHIELD.
C. INSTALL FOUR (4) M12 BOLTS WITH LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED (THE REARMOST ATTACHMENT HAS A HARDENED
FLAT WASHER BETWEEN RECEIVER FLANGE AND LOCK WASHER), EACH SIDE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
D. AT THIS TIME, REMOVE FORWARD SKID SHIELD MOUNTING BOLTS. PLACE TWO (2) 1/2 FLAT WASHERS AS
SPACERS BETWEEN FRAME AND SKID SHIELD AND REINSTALL EXISTING M12 FASTENER.
TIGHTEN FINGER TIGHT.
JEEP CHEROKEE
JEEP WAGONEER
(DOWNSIZED MODEL)
75054
CHISEL
18mm, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8
FRAME RAIL
SEE FIGURES 2, 3, 4 & 5
ON SHEET 2 FOR PROPER
FASTENER COMBINATIONS
HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING
SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
DRILL BITS:
WRENCHES: (TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH)
FRAME RAIL
FASCIA
2.
OPTION B - SEE FIGURE 5
1997 AND LATER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED, CLOSED SIDED, STEEL SKID SHIELD:
A. REMOVE THE REAR SKID SHIELD BOLTS ON EACH SIDE. DRILL HOLE THRU SKID SHIELD BEING CAREFUL NOT TO
B. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION PLACING THE HITCH OVER THE SKID SHIELD FLANGES.
C. INSTALL FOUR (4) M12 BOLTS WITH CONICAL WASHERS PROVIDED (THE REARMOST ATTACHMENT HAS A HARDENED
FLAT WASHER BETWEEN RECEIVER FLANGE AND LOCKWASHER), EACH SIDE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5.
2"-4"
KINK FISHWIRE
TO KEEP BLOCK
INDEPENDENT OF BOLT
EXAMPLE OF FISHWIRE PROCEDURE
FRAME
FIGURE 1
DAMAGE WELDNUT IN FRAME.
WIRING ACCESS LOCATION: SUV3
A. REMOVE (2) NUTS FROM EXHAUST HANGER. RUBBER HANGER IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE CAN BE DETACHED TO
TO ALLOW EXHAUST PIPE TO DROP FURTHER.
B. INSTALL HITCH USING M12 X 40mm BOLTS TO EXISTING WELD NUTS OR 1/2-13 BOLTS WITH BLOCKS TO OPEN
HOLES AS SHOWN.
C. ATTACH EXHAUST HANGER TO STUDS WITH ORIGINAL NUTS.
VEHICLES WITH PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST HANGER STUDS:
OPTION E - SEE FIGURE 4
3. INSTALL ALL REMAINING FASTENERS AS SHOWN.
SHOWN IN FIGURE 3.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED TOW HOOK ON DRIVER'S SIDE:
A. REMOVE TOW HOOK AND TOW HOOK BRACKET; RETURN COMPONENTS TO VEHICLE OWNER. MOUNT DRIVER'S
SIDE OF RECEIVER USING M12 BOLTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. MOUNT PASSENGER SIDE OF RECEIVER AS
OPTION D - SEE FIGURE 3
VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED, CLOSED SIDED, STEEL SKID SHIELD OR FRAME MOUNTED TOW HOOK:
A. FISHWIRE 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCKS (1277 & 3719) AND 1/2 X 1-3/4 GR5 CARRIAGE BOLTS
THROUGH END OF FRAME AND INTO EXISTING HOLES. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION ANDS ATTACH PER FIG. 3.
NOTE: FISHWIRE BLOCKS THROUGH END OF FRAME IN ORIENTATION SHOWN IN FIGURE 4.
REMOVAL OF BUMPER (4 BOLTS PER SIDE) MAY EASE FISHWIRING PROCESS.
TIGHTEN 1/2" HANDLE NUT TO 50 LB.-FT.
TIGHTEN ALL 1/2 GR5 FASTENERS TO 75 LB.-FT.
TIGHTEN ALL M12 CL 8.8 FASTENERS TO 68 LB.-FT.
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. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)
when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer
hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions
removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A
Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
NOTE:
APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)
VEHICLE HITCH NO.
2002 Towing Products
1 2 12/05/07
SHEET OF c
35.5 01130-878
FASTENER KIT
Plymouth, Michigan
(Order Separately)
OPTIONAL LOCKING STABILIZING PIN
J-PIN
IMPACT BAR
HITCH REQUIRES 5/8" PIN AND CLIP IF STABILIZING PIN IS NOT INSTALLED.
33002
87591