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Curt Manufacturing 11431 User Manual

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MAKE: STYLE:
30
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
MODERATE
EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING
1. BEFORE
YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
2. TO
EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE
REQUIRED.
3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE
THE
QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE
TIME
REQUIRED.
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS:
2013-PRESENT FORD MODEL: FOCUS ST
HATCHBACK
2,000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11431 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
60
MIN.
MIN.
PRO INSTALL TIME:
NOVICE INSTALL TIME:
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
RATCHET
TORQUE
WRENCH
POWER
DRILL
DIE GRINDER
15/32"
DRILL BIT
SOCKET
EXTENSION
6"
SOCKET
11/16"
13mm
SAFETY
GLASSES
DRILLING REQUIRED
FISHWIRE REQUIRED
MARKER
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Curt Manufacturing 11431 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCurt Manufacturing
Model11431
CategoryOther
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CURT 11431 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Weight Carrying

Specifies trailer weight and tongue weight limits for the hitch.

Installation Time Estimates

Provides estimated installation times for professional and novice installers.

Installation Tips

Offers advice for a smoother and more effective hitch installation process.

Tools Required

Lists essential tools needed for performing the hitch installation.

Difficulty Level

Indicates the overall difficulty rating for the installation process.

Safety Precautions

Emphasizes the importance of wearing safety glasses during installation.

Towing Capacity Warning

Critical warning against exceeding the vehicle's specified towing limits.

Installation Walkthrough

Step 1: Remove Exhaust Brackets

Initial step involves removing exhaust brackets and their bolts.

Step 2: Position and Mark Hitch

Temporarily attach hitch and mark drilling locations on frame rails.

Step 3: Enlarge Holes and Fishwire Bolts

Enlarge mounting holes and use fishwire to guide bolts and spacers.

Step 4: Secure Hitch Loosely

Loosely attach hitch using rear holes and sandwich side plates.

Step 5: Torque Hardware and Safety Notes

Torque all hardware to specified values and note exhaust clearance.

Fishwire Technique Explained

Detailed explanation of how to use the fishwire tool for bolt installation.

Towing Safety Information

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

Defines GTW and how to measure it using a vehicle scale.

Tongue Weight (TW)

Explains TW and methods for measuring it with scales.

Weight Carrying Capacity

Defines WC and warns against exceeding hitch capacity.

Weight Distribution (WD)

Explains WD for balancing trailer loads and improving handling.

Sway Control

Describes sway control devices for reducing trailer lateral movement.

Towing Capacity Chart

Provides a chart to determine safe towing weights based on trailer type and class.

Ball Mount Guidance

Details on selecting and securing the correct ball mount for towing.

Trailer Ball Selection

Factors for choosing the correct trailer ball, including ratings and dimensions.

Coupler Compatibility

Ensuring coupler size matches the hitch ball and proper adjustment.

Safety Chains

Requirement and proper use of safety chains to prevent trailer separation.

Trailer Electrical System

Checking trailer lights, brakes, and wiring systems before towing.

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