Reese 36072 Owner's manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product No.

36072

You can take it with you. SMALL PARTS

PACKAGE 36674

DODGE VAN

WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY

OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.

WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.

IMPORTANT NOTES

USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,

AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH

TOOLS REQUIRED

100 LB./FT. TORQUE WRENCH

3/4” SOCKET

3/4” WRENCH

1. Screw pull-wire (55392) on 1/2” carriage bolt (A). Insert wire through bolt plate (B) and install bolt in existing hole in

frame using large rectangular hole in bottom of frame for access. Install in order shown in illustration, center bolt in

each side must go in last. Use side bracket for reference to determine correct holes. Repeat for other five carriage

bolts.

2. Place side brackets (C) and (D) against frame over bolts just installed and loosely assemble 1/2” lock washer (E) and nut

(F) on each bolt. Make sure brackets do not pinch any wires. Wires may need to be moved for clearance.

3. Install 1/2” hex bolt (G) and toothed washer (H) through hole in bumper bracket and through rear flange of side brackets.

Add lock washer and nut.

4. Position center section (I) between brackets and insert 1/2” rib neck bolts (J). Add lock washers and nuts and tighten.

5. Make sure hitch is centered and clear of gas tank, gas filler pipe, and wiring. Tighten all fasteners. Torque to 80lbs./ft.

(108 N*M).

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND VESC REGULATION V-5 FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND

TOWING SYSTEMS. WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH RATING IS 10,000 LB. (4540 Kg) MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 1000 LB. (454 Kg) MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. WEIGHT

CARRYING HITCH RATING IS 5000 LB (2270 Kg) MAX GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 500 LB (227 Kg) MAX TONGUE WEIGHT. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING

RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.

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