Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Replacement


Removal Procedure

1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2.Remove the rubber grommet from the rear exhaust hanger.

3.Lower the automatic level control compressor assembly. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Filter Replacement .





4.Remove the trailer hitch assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

1.Install the trailer hitch onto the vehicle.

Tighten
-Tighten all 0.5 in diameter carriage bolts to 101 N �m (75 lb ft).

-Tighten all M10 bolts to 54 N �m (40 lb ft).

2.Install the automatic level control compressor assembly onto the vehicle. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Filter Replacement .

3.Install the rubber grommet onto the rear exhaust hanger.

4.Lower the vehicle.