Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
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.