Curt Manufacturing 31048 User manual

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND 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.
For more information log onto www curtmfg com & for helpful towing tips log onto www hitchinfo com
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DRILLING REQUIRED
FISHWIRE REQUIRED

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Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 181
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/412
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP213
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1494
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE15
3
2
1
5
4
1. Remove front stabilizer bar bushing retaining bolts (save
bolts for reinstallation)
2. Slide drivers side plate into place, inbetween frame and
bushing retaining bracket. Reinstall the 12mm bolts.
Leave hardware loose until all bolts are installed.
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
VEHICLE
STABILIZER
BAR
BUSHING RETAINER
BRACKET

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6. Torque all 12mm bolts to 82 ft - lb, and all 7/16" bolts to
70 ft - lb.
4. Locate back slot in passenger side plate and drill 1/2"
dia. hole into frame.
Fishwire CM-SP2 spacer and 7/16 x 1.25". long carriage
bolt through hole on outside of frame.
5. Slide hitch ,center section, inbetween slide plates, use 7/16"
carriage bolts and nuts, to connect to side plates.
3. Slide passenger side plate into place, inbetween frame and
retaining bracket. Reinstall the 12mm bolts. Leave
hardware loose until all bolts are in.

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.
CABLE DAMPING
TOWELS OR JACKETS.
TOW HOOK OR
RECOVERY EYE
RETURN CABLE
SNATCH BLOCK
TREE SAVER STRAP
SOLID OBJECT
FRONT MOUNTED ACCESSORIES
1) Do not exceed front axle Gross Weight Rating (GAWR). Consult owners manual or specification plate located on
driver's door frame. Measure gross front axle weight by placing front wheels of loaded vehicle on a scale.
WARNING: accident, Exceeding GAWR may overload the front axle and/or suspesion. This could result in
property damage and personal injury.
2) Reposition front mounted license plate if obstructed.
3) Do not obstruct vehicle lights.
4) Allow free air flow into grille opening.
5) Rear wheel traction may be reduced. This could effect handling. Reduce speed and drive with caution.
6) Accessories extend front of vehicle. This may reduce approach angle. Use caution when parking and maneuvering.
7) Do not obstruct driver view.
VEHICLE RECOVERY AND WINCHING TIPS
1) Use OEM tow hooks, recovery eyes or a clevis mount for attachment of a tow strap or winch cable.
WARNING: NEVER use a ball and/or ball mount as an anchor point for tow strap or winch cable.
Severe personal injury or death could result.
2) Observe winch manufacturer's recommendations, cautions and warnings.
3) Attach return cable to tow hook or recovery eye when using a snatch block (See figure 1).
CAUTION: Do not attach return cable to winch mount. This may overload winch mount and/or front mounted receiver.
RATING
For line pull rating, winch cable must not exceed:Maximum
15 degree angle up or down from horizontal (See Figure 2).-
45 degree angle left or right from straight ahead (See Figure 3).-
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum line pull rating may over load winch, winch mount, and/or front mounted receiver.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY ***.
31048 2002-2004 JEEP CHEROKEE

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A STRAIGHT LINE PULL: 9,000 LBS. MAX. LINE PULL.
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HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT
1-877-287-8634
INSTALLATION STEPS
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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.
3500 350
2002-2004, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
11/19/2012
31048
90
45
45
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 181
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/412
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1493
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP214
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE15
2
4
1
3
5
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
4" EXTENSION
18mm SOCKET
11/16" SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
DRILL
1/2" DRILL BIT
1. Remove front stabilizer bar bushing retaining bolts (save bolts for reinstallation).
2. Slide driver's side plate into place, in-between frame and bushing retaining bracket. Replace the 12mm
bolts. Leave hardware loose until all bolts are in.
3. Repeat step 2 for passenger side.
4. Locate back slot in passenger side plate and drill 1/2" dia. hole into frame.
5. Fishwire CM-SP2 spacer and 7/16" x 1.25" long carriage bolt through hole on outside of frame.
6. Slide hitch, center section, between side plates. Use 7/16" carriage bolts and nuts provided with kit to
connect to side plates.
7. Torque all 12mm hardware to 82 ft - lb, and all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft - lb.
- DRILLING REQUIRED
- FISHWIRE HARDWARE
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
FRAME RAIL
VEHICLE
STABILIZER BAR
BUMPER
VEHICLE
STABILIZER BAR
BUSHING
RETAINER
BRACKET
INSTALLED HITCH POSITION HITCH CENTER
SECTION

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.
CABLE DAMPING
TOWELS OR JACKETS.
TOW HOOK OR
RECOVERY EYE
RETURN CABLE
SNATCH BLOCK
TREE SAVER STRAP
SOLID OBJECT
FRONT MOUNTED ACCESSORIES
1) Do not exceed front axle Gross Weight Rating (GAWR). Consult owners manual or specification plate located on
driver's door frame. Measure gross front axle weight by placing front wheels of loaded vehicle on a scale.
WARNING: accident, Exceeding GAWR may overload the front axle and/or suspension. This could result in
property damage and personal injury.
2) Reposition front mounted license plate if obstructed.
3) Do not obstruct vehicle lights.
4) Allow free air flow into grille opening.
5) Rear wheel traction may be reduced. This could effect handling. Reduce speed and drive with caution.
6) Accessories extend front of vehicle. This may reduce approach angle. Use caution when parking and maneuvering.
7) Do not obstruct driver view.
VEHICLE RECOVERY AND WINCHING TIPS
1) Use OEM tow hooks, recovery eyes or a clevis mount for attachment of a tow strap or winch cable.
WARNING: NEVER use a ball and/or ball mount as an anchor point for tow strap or winch cable.
Severe personal injury or death could result.
2) Observe winch manufacturer's recommendations, cautions and warnings.
3) Attach return cable to tow hook or recovery eye when using a snatch block (See figure 1).
CAUTION: Do not attach return cable to winch mount. This may overload winch mount and/or front mounted receiver.
RATING
For line pull rating, winch cable must not exceed:Maximum
15 degree angle up or down from horizontal (See Figure 2).-
45 degree angle left or right from straight ahead (See Figure 3).-
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum line pull rating may over load winch, winch mount, and/or front mounted receiver.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY ***.
2002-2004, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE