Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

TRAILER HITCH

REMOVAL

1. Support trailer hitch on a suitable lifting device.
2. Remove fasteners attaching trailer wiring connector to trailer hitch, if equipped.

Fig. 9:

3. Remove bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame rails (Fig. 9).
4. Separate trailer hitch from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position trailer hitch on vehicle.
2. Install the bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame rails, remove lifting device and tighten to 108 N.m (80 ft.lbs.).
3. Install fasteners attaching trailer wiring connector to trailer hitch, if equipped.