Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rubber grommet from the rear exhaust hanger.




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




4. Remove the trailer hitch assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the trailer hitch onto the vehicle.

* Tighten all 0.5 in diameter carriage bolts to 101 Nm (75 lb ft)
* Tighten all M10 bolts to 54 Nm (40 lb ft).






2. Install the automatic level control compressor assembly onto the vehicle. Refer toAutomatic Level Control Air Compressor Air Filter Replacement in Automatic Level Control.
3. Install the rubber grommet onto the rear exhaust hanger.
4. Lower the vehicle.