RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (2000)
Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear bumper.
Fig. 34
2. Remove the hitch bolts. (Fig. 34)
3. Disconnect all wire harness support push pins.
4. Remove the rear two cargo box bolts and loosen the remaining bolts.
5. Using a suitable lifting device, lift and support the rear of the cargo box and remove the hitch.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the hitch onto the frame rails and make sure the locators on the inside of the hitch brackets are engaged with the holes in the top of the
frame rails properly.
2. Lower the cargo box and install the rear bolts.
3. Install the hitch bolts and tighten to 170 N.m (125 ft.lbs).
4. Connect all wire harness support push pins.
5. Install the rear bumper.
