Cequent Performance Products 24961 Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
B. Align block on
A. Insert bolt and
Block into frame access hole
Reverse fishwire example
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1. Lower exhaust and trim heat shield – Lower the muffler by removing (2) rubber isolator hangers off of hanger rods. (Be sure to
support exhaust to prevent damage) Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator eases removal. (If
necessary) Remove nuts for muffler heat shield with 10mm socket. Measure 1" rearward from middle attachment hole on heat shield, mark
a perpendicular line and remove rear portion of the heat shield. See Figure 2. Reinstall heat shield with two remaining attachment holes.
Insert fasteners - Using reverse fishwire procedure insert 7/16" Carriage Bolts and special washers into vehicle frame as shown above.
2.
Do this on both sides of vehicle before raising hitch into place.
3. Raise hitch into position - Carefully raise hitch into place over muffler and up around bolts installed in Step 1 above, being careful not
to push bolts back up into frame, leaving fishwires attached. Install 7/16" Conical Washers and 7/16" Nuts on to bolts securely without
tightening to hold hitch in place.
4. Install handle nuts - Bend Handle Nuts as shown above and insert through access holes in frame and align over slots in hitch. Install
1/2" Conical Washers and 1/2" bolts. Torque fasteners to specs below and then raise muffler back in to place.
5. Tighten 1/2"-13 Gr.5 and 7/16"-14 Gr.5 bolts /nuts with torque wrench to 50Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M).
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
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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Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 24961, 77961, CQT24961
C. Pull bolt
thru block
Fasteners typical
Figure 1
for both sides
Frame rail
Figure 2
Vehicle
Forward
Conical Washer
Teeth side
Against hitch
Authorized Drawbar Kit:
3594 (Sold Separately)
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Sheet 3 of 15
Fastener Kit: 24961F
① Qty.(2) Carr. Bolt
7/16"-14 X 1 1/4" GR5
② Qty.(2) Special Washer
3/16" x 1" x 2"
Part no. 1204
③ Qty.(2) Conical Washer
7/16''
Part no. 01292007
m Qty.(2) Hex Nut
7/16"-14 GR2
1"
n Qty.(2) Hex. Bolt
1/2''-13x1.25 GR5
o Qty. (2) Conical Washer
1/2"
Part no. 01292008
p Qty.(2) Handle Nut
1/2-13 GR5
Part no. 1332
q Qty.(2) Fish wire
7/16"
Part no. 5481
24961NP 3-14-17 Rev. A