Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.




2. Remove the hitch from the frame nuts.
3. Remove the hitch to frame bolts.
4. Remove the hitch and bumper from the vehicle.
5. Remove the hitch to bumper nuts.
6. Remove the hitch to bumper bolts.
7. Remove the hitch from the bumper.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the hitch to the bumper.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the hitch to bumper bolts.

Tighten the hitch to bumper bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

3. Install the hitch to bumper nuts.

Tighten the hitch to bumper nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the hitch and the bumper to the vehicle.
5. Install the hitch to frame nuts.

Tighten the hitch to frame nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

6. Install the hitch to frame bolts.

Tighten the hitch to frame bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.