Draw-Tite 36234 FRAME HITCH User Manual
Towing products, Installation instructions, Plymouth, michigan
3500 LB MAX GROSS TRAILER WT
DO NOT EXCEED TOWING VEHICLE RATINGS
300 LB MAX TONGUE WEIGHT
2.
3.
4.
5.
TIGHTEN M8 FASTENERS TO 20 LB.-FT.
1/2-13 X 1-1/2 GR5
FLAT WASHER
HANDLE NUT
VEHICLE FRAME
TIE-DOWN
BRACKET
HITCH
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
ASSEMBLY
POSITION HITCH ON VEHICLE AS SHOWN ABOVE IN FIGURE 1. ON SOME VEHICLES THE EXHAUST SHIELD (DRIVER'S SIDE)
INTERFERES WITH THE HITCH. MARK AREA TO BE TRIMMED WHERE HITCH ATTACHES. REMOVE HITCH FROM VEHICLE
NOTE: ON DRIVER'S SIDE, SIDE BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE TIE-DOWN BRACKET.
ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, SIDE BRACKET ATTACHES TO THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE TIE-DOWN BRACKET.
INSTALL 1/2 X 2-1/4 GR5 BOLT, 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK THROUGH TIE-DOWN BRACKET, EACH SIDE. FASTEN WITH FLAT
WASHER (DRIVER SIDE ONLY), LOCK WASHER AND NUT; SEE FIGURE 2 ABOVE.
USING HITCH AS A TEMPLATE, DRILL A 1/2" HOLE UP INTO BOTTOM OF FRAME THROUGH EACH SIDE.
USING ACCESS HOLE JUST REARWARD OF HITCH, INSERT HANDLE NUT ASSEMBLY INTO FRAME AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1, EACH
SIDE. INSTALL 1/2 X 1-1/2 GR5 BOLTS AND LOCK WASHERS UP THROUGH THE HITCH INTO THE HANDLE
NUT ASSEMBLIES.
SIDE BRACKET
1/2
3/4, 7/8, M12
SUBARU LEGACY SEDAN
LOCK WASHER
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
DRILL BITS:
WRENCHES:
(TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH)
HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION
BLOCK
1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2
PASSENGER SIDE ONLY
NOTE: ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, PLACE ADDITIONAL BLOCK BETWEEN HITCH AND TIE-DOWN BRACKET.
1/2 X 2-1/4 GR5
LOCK WASHER
NUT
1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK
TIN SNIPS
AND TRIM HEAT SHIELD. REPOSITION HITCH ON VEHICLE.
BUMPER
TIGHTEN 1/2 GR5 FASTENERS TO 75 LB.-FT.
IF PRESENT, LOWER CARBON CANISTER AND BRACKET FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF FRAME.
1.
REATTACH CARBON CANISTER & BRACKET.
6.
& WAGON (ALL MODELS)
FOR SEDAN ONLY
STANDARD DRAWBAR
1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 BLOCK
LOCK WASHER
NUT
1/2 X 2-1/4 GR5
FLAT WASHER
NOTE: FOR SUS SEDAN MODELS, IF PRESENT, REMOVE PLASTIC RIVET FROM BOTTOM CENTER OF FASCIA. BEND METAL
REINFORCEMENT UP APPROXIMATELY 1/2".
WIRING ACCESS LOCATION:
PC3 & PC4
HITCH REQUIRES 1/2" PIN AND CLIP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5 AND SAE J684.
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING
APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)
NOTE:
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
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
when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer
APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer
hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions
removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A
NOTE:Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is
Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is
FASTENER KIT
TOWING PRODUCTS
Plymouth, Michigan
VEHICLE
Length
7
3
16
"
2
5
8
" Rise
DRAWBAR KIT
36071
CLIP 55515
PIN 06237
DRAWBAR MUST BE USED IN THE RISE POSITION ONLY.
USE ONLY THE DRAWBAR SHOWN FOR CORRECT BUMPER CLEARANCE AND HEIGHT.
Length
9
3
4
"
3
1
8
" Rise
DRAWBAR KIT
36061
CLIP 55515
PIN 06237
OPTIONAL DRAWBAR (SOLD SEPERATELY)
N90175