This bracket mounts the lower-link assembly of the three-point hitch to the tractor chassis. It provides the structural connection between the lift arms and the rear axle housing, transferring lifting forces from the hydraulic cylinders into the frame. A cracked or deformed bracket causes misalignment of the hitch arms, leading to uneven implement lift and accelerated wear on the pivot pins. As an original-manufacturer part, the bracket is cast to the same mounting-hole geometry and thickness as the component it replaces, so no shimming or slotting is required during installation.