VEHICLE FRAME
EXISTING WELDNUT ON
BUMPER BRACKET
SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY
CENTER SECTION
NOTE:
General assembly - loosely assemble center section (page 1); loosely install side brackets on vehicle (this page);
install center section assembly; tighten all fasteners to proper specifications (page 1)
99-13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO/ GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP
1. Remove the two (2) rear M14 bumper bracket bolts.
2. Raise hitch side brackets into position, aligning hole 2 in bracket with the rear most weldnut in frame.
3. Install the M14 X 45 MM hex bolt, 9/16" lock washer, and 3/8" bolt plate though hole 2 and into weldnut in
frame, both sides, finger tight.
4. Install 1/2" x 2 1/4" carriage bolt and block into forward hole of frame that aligns with hole 5 in hitch side
bracket, as shown.
5. Install 3/8" bolt plate, 1/2" conical washer and nut, both sides, finger tight.
6. Install center section as pre-assembled on front page with (4) 3/8" x 1 ¼" bolts and washer nuts, both sides.
Align center section of hitch with center of vehicle. Finger tighten fasteners.
7. Tighten hitch side bracket to frame. Tighten side plate assembly to side bracket. Tighten side bracket
assembly to center section.
INSTALLATION A
HOLE 2
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2 1/2"
1/2" NUT
3/8" WASHER NUTS
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2 1/2"
BOLT PLATE
9/16" LOCK WASHER
M14 X 45MM CL10.9 BOLT
1/2" X 2 1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3"
BOLT PLATE
HOLE 5
HITCH SIDE BRACKET
BOLT PLATE
1/2" CONICAL WASHER
TOOLS REQUIRED
9/16", 3/4" SOCKET
21MM SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
3/8" x 1 1/4 bolt
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