curt 13138 Manual

FORD RANGER & MAZDA B2300, B3000, B4000
13138
6/17/2020
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH:
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
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Parts List
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER
1 4 10-10272 BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ
2 4 20-00062 NUT, SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ
3 6 CM-SP1 .250 x 1.50 x 2.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
NOTE: 97 AND PRIOR YEARS
19mm OPEN END STYLE
WRENCH MUST BE PURCHASED
TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF SPARE
TIRE AFTER HITCH INSTALLATION
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
SQUARE HOLE SPACER
(PLACED BETWEEN FRAME AND
HITCH IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED
WITH A STEP BUMPER
HITCH WEIGHT: 25 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 45 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 90 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
-MAY REQUIRE SOME DRILLING
INSTALLATION STEPS
NOTE: Relocation of tire bracket is not required.
1) For vehicles with step bumper, remove rearmost bumper bracket bolts and J-nuts (both sides).
2) Position hitch on vehicle, sandwiching the bumper brackets (if present) between the hitch and the
vehicle frame. Install rearmost fasteners as shown.
3) Using hitch as a template, drill two 1/2" holes into frame at forward end of hitch.
Note: On some models, these holes may already exist.
4) Install remaining fasteners as shown. For vehicles with step bumper, place square hole spacer
between frame and side brackets at forward attachment.
5) Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 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.
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DESCRIPTION
1
3
BUMPER BRACKET
2
4,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
6,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-877-287-8634
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING BUMPER BRACKET
FASTENERS - REARMOST TO BE
REMOVED
400 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT
600