CURT 11196 Class 1 Trailer Hitch Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- Curt
Table of Contents
CURT 11196 Class 1 Trailer Hitch
WARNING
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com.
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL- LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
WEIGHT CARRYING:
- TRAILER WEIGHT: 2,000 LBS.
- TONGUE WEIGHT: 200 LBS.
INSTALLATION TIME:
- 40 MIN.
THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
INSTALLATION REQUIRES
INSTALLATION TIPS
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
- TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE REQUIRED.
- USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALLATION AND REDUCE THE TIME REQUIRED.
- NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 877.287.8634
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
VEHICLE PHOTO
HITCH ILLUSTRATION
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH
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Remove (2) exhaust hangers by unbolting (4) M8 hex bolts and (2) M8 hex nuts.
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Lower exhaust by removing (2) forward rubber isolators.
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Fishwire (1) 1/2″ carriage bolt and (1) CM-SP6 spacer into the forwardmost hole in each frame rail, as shown.
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Raise the driver-side plate into position on the driver-side frame rail and loosely fasten it with a 1/2″ flange nut.
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Place the exhaust hanger back into position. (Plate will now be sandwiched between the frame rail and exhaust hanger.)
Reinstall (1) M8 hex nut which was removed in STEP 1. Tighten this nut and slide the plate forward
Note: or back until holes are aligned with weld nuts.
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Reinstall (2) M8 hex bolts which were removed in STEP 1. Repeat STEPS 4-6 with the passenger side plate.
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Temporarily raise the hitch into position and adjust the plates as needed for the hitch to slide over the outsides of the plates.
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Lower hitch and torque all 1/2″ hardware to 110 ft-lbs and all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs.
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Raise the hitch into position and fasten to side plates with 1/2″ hardware, as shown above. Torque all 1/2″ hardware to 75 ft-lbs. Reinstall (2) rubber isolators which were removed in STEP 1.
Install is complete.
Caution: Ballmount may become hot due to center exhaust!
RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM
- This technique can be used if an Exhaust Hanger Removal Pliers is not available.
- Using a 5/8″ open-end wrench, slide the wrench up to the rubber isolator, cradling the hanger rod as shown. Next place the flat edge of a pry bar between the wrench and the hanger stop or hanger rod. Then simply rotate the pry bar toward the wrench to remove the rubber isolator.
- Note: Using a spray lubricant or soapy water on the hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- PRY BAR
- RATCHET
- 13mm, 3/4″ SOCKETS
- 13mm BOXED END WRENCH
- TORQUE WRENCH
FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
INSERT cOILED END OF FISHWIRE TOoL THROUGH HITCH MOUNTING HOLE IN VEHICLE
FRAME RAIL AND OUT THE ACCESS HOLE. PASS THE COILED END OF THE FISHWIRE
THROUGH THE SPACER AND THREAD BOLT INTO THE COIL. KINK WIRE TO KEEP SPACER
SEPERATE FROM BOLT AS SHOWN. PULL FISHWIRE, SPACER, AND BOLT THROUGH FRAME AND
OUT MOUNTING HOLE. USE FISH WIRE TO GUIDE HITCH DURING MOUNTING AND PREVENT
LOSS OF BOLT/SPACER INSIDE FRAME RAIL.
NOTE: SOME VEHICLES MAY FISH WIRE THROUGH THE END OF THE FRAME.
Overview
INSTALLATION STEPS
- Remove (2) exhaust hangers by unbolting (4) M8 hex bolts and (2) M8 hex nuts. Lower exhaust by removing (2) forward rubber isolators. See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM above.
- Fishwire (1) 1/2″ carriage bolt and (1) CM-SP6 spacer into the forwardmost hole in each frame rail, as shown above. See FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE above.
- Raise the driver-side plate into position on the driver-side frame rail and loosely fasten it with a 1/2″ flange nut.
- Place the exhaust hanger back into position. (Plate will now be sandwiched between the frame rail and exhaust hanger.) Reinstall (1) M8 hex nut which was removed in STEP 1. Note: Tighten this nut and slide plate forward or back until holes are aligned with weld nuts.
- Reinstall (2) M8 hex bolts which were removed in STEP 1. Repeat STEPS 3-5 with the passenger side plate.
- Temporarily raise the hitch into position and adjust plates as needed for the hitch to slide over the outsides of plates.
- Lower hitch and torque all 1/2″ hardware to 110 ft-lbs and all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs.
- Raise the hitch into position and fasten it to the side plates with 1/2″ hardware, as shown above. Torque all 1/2″
hardware to 110 ft-lbs. Reinstall (2) rubber isolators which were removed in STEP 1.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
Curt Manufacturing LLC., 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 LLC. 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 LLC.’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of products found to be defective and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
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DO NOT EXCEED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS. -
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT
1-877-287-8634.