Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2000 MODEL YEAR EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER
HITCH
OVERVIEW
This procedure outlines hitch assembly removal, cleaning and reinstallation using updated attaching hardware.
NOTE:
REMOVING THE FRAME WAX AS OUTLINED IN STEP 5 IS CRITICAL TO THE OVERALL ROBUSTNESS OF THIS REPAIR.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Turn off the air suspension switch, then raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Remove the hitch electrical connector bracket from the hitch assembly.
3.
Position two (2) jack stands to support the hitch assembly.
