LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2000 >> ML430 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Towing Systems >> Frame, Trailer Operation -- 163 Chassis >> Testing & Repair >> Remove/install detachable trailer hitch components - AR31.10-P-8000-01GH

Remove/install detachable trailer hitch components - AR31.10-P-8000-01GH

TORQUE SPECIFICATION Trailer hitch

Number Designation Model 163
BA31.10-P-1001-02A Bolt, trailer hitch to frame crossmember NM 160
  1. Remove bolts (1) with nuts (2) and spacer tubes (3).
  2. Remove right intermediate piece (4).
  3. Remove right reinforcement (5).

    IMPORTANT Left reinforcement is not removed.

  4. Remove short trailer hitch (6).

    NOTES Unscrew and tighten bolts with hand tools only. Heat bolt heads prior to removal.

  5. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Install long trailer hitch (7).

    NOTES Micro-encapsulated bolts must be used only once.

    Fig 1: Identifying Detachable Trailer Hitch Components
    G04606739