Reese 44173 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Dodge Durango
Chrysler Aspen
Part Numbers:
44173
51067
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pull wire (Provided), “C” Clamp
Wrenches: 7/8
Drill Bits: 1/2”
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Cut away views
1. Lower spare tire.
2. Remove the (4) fasteners which secure fascia to fascia mounting brackets. Push fascia up to allow access to vehicle's crossmember.
3. Raise hitch into position and center it on vehicle.
4. Secure tightly in place with “C" clamp(s). Making sure the hitch assembly is up tight to the bottom of the vehicle's crossmember.
5. Using the hitch as a guide, drill (4) holes (1/2 inch dia.) into the crossmember.
Note: Install the hardware into the holes that are closest to the middle of the vehicle first. (See Figure 2.)
6. Insert pull wire (coiled end) through hitch and the drilled hole in the crossmember until the pull wire comes out the open end of the
crossmember. Slide block over the coiled end and attach carriage bolt. Carefully pull the hardware through the crossmember as shown.
7. Remove the pull wire and install lock washer and nut finger tight onto the carriage bolt. Repeat this step (3) more times to install the remaining
hardware.
8. Replace the (4) fasteners which secure fascia to fascia mounting brackets that were previously removed in step number 2.
9. Raise spare tire back into position.
Rev. E 9-22-06 51067N Sheet 1 of 1 z 2004, 2006 Cequent Towing Products
Hex Nut 1/2-13 Qty. (4) 4 Spacer Qty. (4) 2
Lock Washer 1/2 Qty. (4) 3 Carriage Bolt 1/2-13 X 1.50 Qty. (4) 1
Tighten all 1/2-13 GR8 fasteners with torque wrench to 106 Lb.-Ft. (144 N*M)
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.
Fastener Kit: 51067F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
500 (227 Kg) 5000 (2270 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
750 (341 Kg) 7500 (3405 Kg) Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Holes (4) to be drilled
Vehicle crossmember
Crossmember
Hardware closest to
the middle first
Fascia
Figure 1
Pull wire
2
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Figure 2
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