Reese 30845 25K ELITE SERIES GOOSENECK - Manual (Page 6)

30845IN – 31OCT12D PCN18116 ©2005, 2012 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA 6
For Kits 30845, 40845 & 50845
4. Place the Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch into the mounting pucks previously installed in the truck (See
Signature Series Mounting Kit Instructions). See Figure 10.
Fig. 10
Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch
Mounting Puck
Mounting Pucks
Truck Bed
5 . Once the Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch is installed onto the mounting pucks, snug tight (no vertical play in anchor
bushing assembly) all four 1” jam nuts using a 1-1/2” box end wrench or impact wrench as it sits in the pucks in the
bed of the truck. Finish tightening each jam nut by turning the nut 1/4 turn more to achieve the required torque. See
Figure 11.
Fig. 11
Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch
Truck Bed 1” Jam Nuts
With Tab Washers
Mounting Pucks
(between Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch & Truck Bed)
1” Jam Nuts With Tab Washers
6 . Bend one tab (one that best aligns with flats of nut) on tab washer up against flat of jam nut on each of four anchor
attachments. This is to ensure that the nuts do not loosen over time. See Figure 12. Use a chisel and hammer to
bend tabs.
1” Jam Nut
Tab Washer Bend up any one
tab that aligns with
a flat side of the nut
Fig. 12