Draw-Tite 24885 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
60302, 24885, 77273
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4
Equipment Required:
Wrenches/Sockets: 3/4”, 15/16”, 12mm, 13mm
Drill Bits: None
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Fastener Kit: 60302F
Drawbar Kit:
3593
Vehicle frame
cut-away to show detail
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Other Tools: Jig saw or cut-off wheel or die grinder (for enlarging
hole in frame), Spray lubricant for removing rubber isolators
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Insert coiled end of Bolt Leader
through block and screw on to bolt.
You are now ready to push
assembly up through access hole
and down through attachment hole. 6
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Tow
Hook
Frame
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Mitsubishi Lancer
All single exhaust models inc. GT
Block
1. Drop vehicle exhaust by removing rubber isolators off of metal pegs on muffler and tailpipe.
2. Fish-wire 7/16” carriage bolt and block with bolt leader up through Passenger’s side vehicle frame hole that has been enlarged as shown
above. Then back down through attachment hole in vehicle frame. Leave bolt leader wire in place to help guide bolt through hitch in Step 5.
below.
3. Remove 8mm bolt from Passenger’s side bottom of frame rail as shown in Picture 3 next page. Return to owner.
4. Raise hitch into position above tailpipe. Locate hitch sidearm on bottom of frame, being careful to guide bolt leader wire end through hole in
hitch sidearm. Pull end of carriage bolt through hitch sidearm and remove bolt leader and loosely install conical toothed washer and hex nut.
Make sure carriage bolt engages with square hole in block as you pull bolt through hitch. See Picture 1 next page.
5. Locate Driver’s side attachment to vehicle tow hook. Place large block with round hole on back side of vehicle tow hook. Insert 5/8” carriage
bolt through square hole in hitch bracket, then through opening in tow hook, and then through block. Loosely install 5/8” lockwasher and nut.
6. Replace 8mm bolt that was removed in Step 3 with new supplied 8mm bolt. Insert through hitch and in to vehicle weldnut as shown above.
7. Making sure large block on Driver’s side sits flat on tow hook center hitch on vehicle and torque bolts installed in steps above to specifications
below.
© 2012 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 6 60302N 5-29-12 Rev. A
Qty. (1) Carriage Bolt, 7/16”-14 x 1-3/4”, Gr. 5 Qty. (1) Block, 1-3/4” x 2-1/2”, with round hole
Qty. (1) Block, 7/8” x 3”, with square hole Qty. (1) Lock Washer, 5/8”
Qty. (1) Conical Toothed Washer, 7/16” Qty. (1) Hex Nut, 5/8”-11
Qty. (1) Hex Nut, 7/16”-14 Qty. (1) Bolt Leader, 7/16”
Qty. (1) Carriage Bolt, 5/8”-11 x 2”, Gr. 5 Qty. (1) Hex Bolt, 8mm - 1.25 x 35mm, CL 9.8
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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view of a Bolt Leader
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Tighten 7/16”-Gr.5 Carriage Bolt with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M), Tighten 5/8”-Gr.5 Carriage Bolt with torque wrench to 150 Lb.-Ft. (203 N*M)
Tighten 8mm bolt to 25 Lb.-Ft. (37 N*M)
Another Fine Cequent Performance Products hitch
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