Reese 44581 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
SUBARU LEGACY SEDAN AND WAGON
SUBARU OUTBACK SEDAN AND WAGON
(Excluding Sport)
Part Numbers:
44581
75560
87446
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC1, PC2
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4, 14mm, 17mm
Drill Bits: None
Figure 1.
1. Remove the four muffler hangers (two per side) to allow the exhaust to hang down away from the frame.
2. On the wagon models, remove the forward most bolt (one per side) on the bracket that is bolted to the underside of the frame at the back of the
vehicle. Note: on the sedan and wagon you will need to remove the plastic plugs covering the weld nuts in the vehicle frame.
3. Raise hitch into position and loosely install the tow hook fasteners as shown above.
5. Block locations vary by vehicle model. Attach with block combination that fills gaps between hitch brackets and vehicle frame. Install fasteners
as shown in Figure 1.
6. Tighten 1/2-13 GR5 fasteners to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M). And tighten M10 CL8.8 fasteners to 38 Lb.-Ft. (52 N*M).
7. Reinstall (4) muffler hangers.
Rev. A 7-16-07 75560N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Block (Large) Qty. (1) 4
Block (Small) Qty. (4) 7 Carriage Bolt 1/2”-13 X 1-3/4” Qty. (1) 3
Hex Nut 1/2”-13 Qty. (1) 6 Conical Washer 3/8” Qty. (4) 2
Conical Washer 1/2” Qty. (1) 5 Bolt M10 X 1.25 X 40mm Qty. (4) 1
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.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Fastener Kit: 75560F
Form F206 Rev A 5605
See Figure 2 for Block Combinations
Frame rail
Tow hook
Trunk pan
Existing weld nuts
(both sides)
FASTENERS TYPICAL BOTH SIDES
Single block at
all locations
Double block at
forward locations Single block at
forward locations
Without blocks
Existing vehicle bracket
Figure 2.
400 (182 Kg) 4000 (1816 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Not For Use With Spring Bars Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type