Western HTS Mechanic's Manual page 11

INSTALLING RECEIVERS
4. If adapter plates are required,
install as follows:
Position an adapter plate on
each side of the receiver as
shown. Insert a 3/4" x 2-3/4" cap
screw through the lower front
adapter plate hole and through
the appropriate hole on the
receiver. Secure with a locknut.
Insert a cap screw through the
rear adapter plate hole, through
the slot on the receiver. Secure
with a locknut.
Repeat for the passenger's side.
Tighten all fasteners according to
the torque chart.
Locknuts Adapter Plate
Lit. No. 41467, Rev. 01
5. Position the receiver between
the mount brackets on each
side. Align the notches in rear of
the receiver with pins in vehicle
undercarriage. Rotate up and
secure with a 3/4" x 4-3/8" clevis
pin and hairpin cotter on each
side. If the height adjustment
plates are not used, insert the
spacer provided between the
receiver and the inner-most
mount bracket.
Receiver
Adapter Plate
3/4" x 2-3/4"
Cap Screws
Shown without adapter plate.
Cotter
Pin
3/4" x 4-3/8"
Clevis Pin
Spacer
Shown with adapter plate
installed.
Cotter
Pin
3/4" x 4-3/8"
Clevis Pin
Adapter
Plate
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April 15, 2021