Curt Manufacturing 31023 Manual

31023
07/09/2020
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A STRAIGHT LINE PULL: 9,000 LBS. MAX. LINE PULL.
*** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY. ***
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
BUMPER BOLTS
(BOTH SIDES)
LONG TOW
LOOP BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
HITCH WEIGHT: 29 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
30
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- REMOVE AND REINSTALL TOW LOOPS
- REMOVE AND REINSTALL BUMPER BOLTS
- MAY REQUIRE BUMPER FASCIA TRIMMING
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Remove the tow loops by removing the (1) long bolt through both sides of the frame and the (1) short bolt
in the bottom of the frame (both sides). Carefully remove the (2) bolts in each frame rail attaching the
bumper, SUPPORT THE BUMPER to keep it from coming off of the vehicle.
NOTE: Lower bumper fascia strip may need to be trimmed or removed to allow clearance for the receiver tube.
2. Raise hitch into position between frame rails. Reinstall the bumper bolts to point toward the center of the
vehicle and through the hitch side plates. Loosely install the original flange nuts.
3. Reinstall the tow loops and the original bolts through the hitch. Loosely reinstall the original hex flange nuts.
4. Torque all 14mm bolts to 126 lb-ft and all 12mm fasteners to 79 lb-ft.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,
Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of
this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or
consequential loss or damage.
CHEVROLET / GMC 2500 AND 3500
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
4" EXTENSION
21mm DEEP SOCKET
18mm DEEP SOCKET
18mm WRENCH
TOW LOOP
SHORT TOW
LOOP BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
5,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-877-287-8634
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING NUTS
(BOTH SIDES)
2.750 in
500 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
.875 in
BUMPER
BUMPER FASCIA
TRIM
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BUMPER FASCIA
TRIM DIAGRAM