Reese 45006 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GMC & CHEVROLET
PICK-UP
ELKHART, IN., OAKVILLE, ONT.
Product No.
45006
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 45135
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR USE
ON A 1/2 TON VEHICLE.
1/2" SERRATED WASHER
1/2" LOCK WASHER
1/2" NUT
1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
IMPORTANT NOTES
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4" SOCKET
3/4" WRENCH
1/2" DRILL
TORQUE WRENCH
BOLT PLATE
1/2" SERRATED WASHER
1/2" LOCK WASHER
12mm BOLT
1. Remove the 12mm bolt from the bottom side of the end of the frame. Discard the bolt.
2. Place the hitch up to the frame. Install the provided 12mm bolt with serrated washers and lock washer into the hole at
the end of the frame. See diagram above. Repeat for the other side.
NOTE: If your truck did not have a 12mm bolt at the end of the frame, install a 1/2" carriage bolt with bolt plate down
through the frame and into the end hole in the bracket. See diagram on other side of page.
(OVER)
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
45006IN-1DEC97K PCN3775 © 1997 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT
BOLT PLATE
1/2" SERRATED WASHER
1/2" LOCK WASHER
1/2" NUT
3. Insert 1/2" carriage bolt with bolt plates into the remaining holes. Install 1/2' serrated washers, lock washers, and nuts
on the bolts. See either diagram.
NOTE: Some models will require that the front mounting hole be drilled into the frame.
4. Torque all 1/2" nuts to 75 ft.*lb.
Torque all 12mm bolts to 65 ft.*lb.
NOTE: On short beds and extended cab models, the spare tire may need to be relocated.
NOTE:
To use the adapter bushing with some 2" weight distributing bars, it will be necessary to sand the corners of the
bar to get it into the bushing.
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
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 14000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 1700 LB. MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH RATING IS
12000 LB MAX GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 1200 LB MAX TONGUE WEIGHT. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Reese warrants its Hitches, custom Hitch Receivers, and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, ordinary wear and excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser. Reese will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in
material or workmanship when presented to any Reese dealer, Reese Warehouse or return to factory. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, at the address
below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACEMENT ONLY. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION OR
REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Any damage to the Hitch, Custom Hitch receiver
or Sway Control as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any use violative of instructions furnished by us, WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the event of a problem
Reese warrants its Hitches, Custom Hitch Receivers and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser.
with warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small claims court, a state court, or a federal district court.
Reese Products, Inc.
51671 State Road 19-N
Elkhart, IN 46514
Reese Products of Canada, Ltd.
475 Wyecroft Road
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6K2H2
45006IN-1DEC97K PCN3775 © 1997 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
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