Draw-Tite 75054 User Manual

2002 Towing Products

SHEET OF

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

JEEP CHEROKEE JEEP WAGONEER

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

WIRING ACCESS LOCATION: SUV3 DRILL BITS: HITCH REQUIRES 5/8" PIN AND CLIP IF STABILIZING PIN IS NOT INSTALLED. WRENCHES:

(TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH)

CHISEL

FRAME RAIL

(DOWNSIZED MODEL)

18mm, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8

VEHICLE

DO NOT EXCEED LOWER OF

TOWING VEHICLE MFR'S RATINGS OR

HITCH TYPE

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING

WEIGHT CARRYING

BALL MOUNT

MAX GROSS

TRLR WT(LB)

5500

3500

12/05/07

HITCH NO.

75054 33002

87591

MAX TONGUE

WT(LB)

550

350

FASCIA

HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION

FRAME RAIL

SEE FIGURES 2, 3, 4 & 5 ON SHEET 2 FOR PROPER FASTENER COMBINATIONS

FIGURE 1

IMPACT BAR

KINK FISHWIRE TO KEEP BLOCK INDEPENDENT OF BOLT

OPTIONAL LOCKING STABILIZING PIN

J-PIN

(Order Separately)

FRAME

2"-4"

EXAMPLE OF FISHWIRE PROCEDURE

NOTE: FIVE (5) INSTALLATION OPTIONS ARE POSSIBLE DEPENDING ON VEHICLE CONFIGURATION.

REFER TO SHEET 2 FOR FIGURES 2, 3, 4 AND 5.

1. REMOVE ALL BUT A THIN LAYER OF UNDERCOATING FROM ATTACHING SURFACES. ALSO, GRIND OR CHISEL OFF SMALL ALUMINUM RIVET HEADS IF PRESENT ON ATTACHING SURFACES. THIS WILL ENSURE SIDE BRACKETS WILL SIT

FLAT AGAINST THE FRAME.

OPTION A - SEE FIGURE 2

1996 AND EARLIER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED, CLOSED SIDED, STEEL SKID SHIELD:

A. REMOVE REAR SKID SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT AND LOOSEN THE FORWARD SKID SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT, EACH

SIDE SO THAT THE SKID SHIELD IS LOWERED ABOUT 1/4".

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE FORWARD MOUNTING BOLT AT THIS TIME OR SKID SHIELD WILL COME OFF.

B. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION, PUTTING THE RECEIVER FLANGE BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE SKID SHIELD. C. INSTALL FOUR (4) M12 BOLTS WITH LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED (THE REARMOST ATTACHMENT HAS A HARDENED

FLAT WASHER BETWEEN RECEIVER FLANGE AND LOCK WASHER), EACH SIDE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. TIGHTEN FINGER TIGHT.

D. AT THIS TIME, REMOVE FORWARD SKID SHIELD MOUNTING BOLTS. PLACE TWO (2) 1/2 FLAT WASHERS AS

SPACERS BETWEEN FRAME AND SKID SHIELD AND REINSTALL EXISTING M12 FASTENER.

OPTION B - SEE FIGURE 5

1997 AND LATER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED, CLOSED SIDED, STEEL SKID SHIELD: A. REMOVE THE REAR SKID SHIELD BOLTS ON EACH SIDE. DRILL HOLE THRU SKID SHIELD BEING CAREFUL NOT TO

DAMAGE WELDNUT IN FRAME. B. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION PLACING THE HITCH OVER THE SKID SHIELD FLANGES. C. INSTALL FOUR (4) M12 BOLTS WITH CONICAL WASHERS PROVIDED (THE REARMOST ATTACHMENT HAS A HARDENED

FLAT WASHER BETWEEN RECEIVER FLANGE AND LOCKWASHER), EACH SIDE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5.

OPTION C - SEE FIGURES 2 & 3

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED TOW HOOK ON DRIVER'S SIDE:

A. REMOVE TOW HOOK AND TOW HOOK BRACKET; RETURN COMPONENTS TO VEHICLE OWNER. MOUNT DRIVER'S

SIDE OF RECEIVER USING M12 BOLTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. MOUNT PASSENGER SIDE OF RECEIVER AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 3.

OPTION D - SEE FIGURE 3 VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED, CLOSED SIDED, STEEL SKID SHIELD OR FRAME MOUNTED TOW HOOK:

A. FISHWIRE 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCKS (1277 & 3719) AND 1/2 X 1-3/4 GR5 CARRIAGE BOLTS

THROUGH END OF FRAME AND INTO EXISTING HOLES. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION ANDS ATTACH PER FIG. 3.

OPTION E - SEE FIGURE 4

VEHICLES WITH PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST HANGER STUDS:

A. REMOVE (2) NUTS FROM EXHAUST HANGER. RUBBER HANGER IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE CAN BE DETACHED TO

TO ALLOW EXHAUST PIPE TO DROP FURTHER.

B. INSTALL HITCH USING M12 X 40mm BOLTS TO EXISTING WELD NUTS OR 1/2-13 BOLTS WITH BLOCKS TO OPEN

HOLES AS SHOWN.

C. ATTACH EXHAUST HANGER TO STUDS WITH ORIGINAL NUTS.

NOTE: FISHWIRE BLOCKS THROUGH END OF FRAME IN ORIENTATION SHOWN IN FIGURE 4.

3. INSTALL ALL REMAINING FASTENERS AS SHOWN.

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.

SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.

APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)

35.5

NOTE:

Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is

NOTE:

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

hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer

when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

REMOVAL OF BUMPER (4 BOLTS PER SIDE) MAY EASE FISHWIRING PROCESS.

TIGHTEN ALL 1/2 GR5 FASTENERS TO 75 LB.-FT. TIGHTEN 1/2" HANDLE NUT TO 50 LB.-FT.

TIGHTEN ALL M12 CL 8.8 FASTENERS TO 68 LB.-FT.

FASTENER KIT

01130-878

Plymouth, Michigan

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FRAME RAIL

USED AS SPACERS

CLOSED SIDED STEEL SKID SHIELD 1996 AND EARLIER

VEHICLES

EXISTING M12 BOLT 1/2 FLAT WASHER (2)

FIGURE 2

OPTION A

OPTION B DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY

1/2-13 X 1-3/4 GR5

CARRIAGE BOLT

1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (3719) CONICAL WASHER

NUT

FRAME RAIL

2 2

SHEET OF

M12 X 1.75 X 40mm CL8.8 CONICAL WASHER

2002 Towing Products

VEHICLE

JEEP CHEROKEE JEEP WAGONEER (DOWNSIZED MODEL)

EXISTING WELD NUT BAR BOTH SIDES WITH CLOSED SIDED SKID SHIELD. EXISTING DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY WITH TOW HOOK.

M12 X 1.75 X 40mm CL8.8 LOCK WASHER HARDENED FLAT WASHER

HANDLE NUT LOCK WASHER 1/2-13 X 1-3/4 GR5

12/05/07

HITCH NO.

75054 33002

87591

1/2-13 X 1-3/4 GR5

CARRIAGE BOLT

1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (1277) CONICAL WASHER NUT

FIGURE 3

OPTION C PASSENGER SIDE ONLY

OPTION D

PASSENGER'S SIDE FRAME RAIL

FIGURE 4

VIEWED FROM UNDER VEHICLE LOOKING UP

FRAME RAIL

REAR

VEHICLE

DRIVER'S SIDE FRAME RAIL

FISHWIRE THROUGH END OF FRAME NOTE: LEAVE FISHWIRES ATTACHED TO CARRIAGE BOLTS UNTIL LOCK WASHERS AND NUTS ARE INSTALLED. THIS WILL ALLOW BOLTS TO BE PULLED THROUGH RECEIVER AFTER RECEIVER IS POSITIONED AROUND FUEL TANK.

1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (3719) - 2 PLACES OPTION D - EXHAUST HANGER STUD AND NUT

1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (1277) - 2 PLACES OPTION E - EXHAUST HANGER STUD AND NUT

1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK (3719) - 2 PLACES

1/2" HANDLE NUT 2 PLACES

NOTE: PROPER ORIENTATION OF BLOCKS IS NECESSARY

TO INSURE FASTENER ALIGNMENT

EXISTING WELD NUT BAR BOTH SIDES

NOTE: CLOSED SIDED STEEL SKID

APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)

NOTE:

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

hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer

when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

SHIELD IS BETWEEN FRAME RAIL AND RECEIVER.

CLOSED SIDED STEEL SKID SHIELD 1997 AND LATER

VEHICLES

35.5

Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is

EXISTING M12 BOLT DO NOT REMOVE

FIGURE 5

OPTION B

M12 X 1.75 X 40mm CL8.8 CONICAL WASHER

SKID SHIELD MUST BE DRILLED, DO NOT DAMAGE WELDNUT.

FASTENER KIT

01130-878

WITH CLOSED SIDED SKID SHIELD.

M12 X 1.75 X 40mm CL8.8 LOCK WASHER HARDENED FLAT WASHER

Plymouth, Michigan