Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting 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 to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Air Filter Replacement in Automatic Level Control.




4. Remove the trailer hitch assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the trailer hitch onto the vehicle.

Tighten all 0.5 in diameter carriage bolts to 101 N.m (75 lb ft) and 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 Air Filter Replacement in Automatic Level Control.
3. Install the rubber grommet onto the rear exhaust hanger.
4. Lower the vehicle.