Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
• If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
• Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your vehicle.
• Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
• Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
• Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the spider bearing axial play by turning the flange while holding
the shaft tightly.
HINT:
If necessary, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly. ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
2. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE ...