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FRONT TOW HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove front bumper (Refer to 13 - FRAME &
BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT BUMPER -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the tow hook
assembly (3).
3. If the vehicle is aHeavy Duty, then remove the
bolts (1) and remove the tow hook (2).
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INSTALLATION
1. Install the tow hook assembly (3) and bolts (2)
hand tight.
2. If vehicle is aHeavy Duty, install the tow hook (2)
and bolts (1) hand tight.
3. Install the front bumper (Refer to 13 - FRAME &
BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT BUMPER -
INSTALLATION).
4. Line up the tow hooks/tow hook assembly and
tighten the bolts to 68 Nꞏm (50 ft. lbs.).
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TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
2. Remove the transfer case skid plate (3 - if
equipped) (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
FRAME/TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE -
REMOVAL).
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3. Support the transmission (1) with a transmission
jack (2) or suitable lifting device.
4.2WD Vehicles- Remove the transmission mount
nuts (3).
5. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember
(2).
6.4WD Vehicles- Remove the transmission mount
nuts (5).
7. Remove the bolts (3) and remove the crossmem-
ber (4).
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INSTALLATION
1. OnLight Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember
(2) and the bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 102 Nꞏm
(75 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to
54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. OnHeavy Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember
(4) and the bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 115 Nꞏm
(85 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to
54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the transmission support (2).
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6. Install the transfer case skid plate (3 - if equipped)
(Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION).
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TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear bumper (Refer to 13 -FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR BUMPER-REMOVAL).
2. OnLight Duty Vehicles, remove the hitch bolts (7)
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3. OnHeavy Duty Vehicles, remove the hitch bolts (8)
4. Disconnect all wire harness support push pins.
5. Remove the rear two cargo box bolts (3) and
loosen the remaining bolts (Refer to 23 - BODY/
EXTERIOR/CARGO BOX - REMOVAL).
6. Using a suitable lifting device, lift and support the
rear of the cargo box and remove the hitch.