B&W Trailer Hitches 1057R - Manual (Page 3)

STEP SIX - CENTER SECTION INSTALLATION
Raise the center section into position between the cross-
members and carefully move it above the fuel tank from
beneath the truck. The receiver socket must be positioned
to the rear with the latch pin release arm on the driver’s
side. A lifting device, as described on Page 2 will help.
The round hitch receiver that protrudes from the top of
the center section must fit through the hole in the truck
bed floor. Slide the front cross member back against
the center section so that the bolt installed previously
in the front cross member goes into the center section
hole directly across from it. Line up the rest of the holes and attach the two members with 1/2” x 1 1/2” long bolts,
lock washers, and nuts. Insert four 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, with flat and lock washer installed, through the rear leg of the
center section into the threaded holes of the rear crossmember and hand tighten.
Locate indicated hardware needed for this step and have it handy. Next, locate oval hole on the outside of the frame.
It is located about 4 inches behind the axle and measures roughly 1” x 1½”. To begin, place carriage bolt through hole
in locking strap. Next, hold the bolt and locking strap by only the bolt threads. Insert the long end of the locking strap
into the hole in the frame. Continue to move the locking strap into the frame until the head of the bolt passes into the
oval hole. Maneuver the bolt until the entire locking strap is inside the frame. Continue to hold onto the threads of
the bolt. With your free hand place
the frame bushing over the threads
and carefully move it into the oval in
the frame. This will insure that the
bolt is centered in the slot. Once you
are sure the frame bushing is inside
the oval hole and against the locking
strap, thread the retainer onto the
bolt threads. Tighten retainer so
bolt is held securely to the frame.
If necessary, a screwdriver may be
used in the small slot provided to
turn the retainer to make it tight.
***HAND TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE IN STEPS 6 THROUGH 9***
STEP SEVEN – INSTALL SIDEPLATE STUDS
Step 1:
Locate the fuel valve.
Step 2:
Disengage the locking pin.
Step 3:
Slide fuel valve from bracket.
APPLICATION UPDATE:
Beginning in 2004, a fuel valve mounted on the rear of the fuel tank on trucks equipped with gas engines, makes it more dif-
ficult to install the Turnoverball™ center section. This fuel valve can be easily removed and replaced to ease installation. Please
follow the following instructions:
Step 4:
Install Turnoverball™ Center Section.
Step 5: Replace fuel valve to bracket on fuel tank.