Toyota 2001 Tundra Owner's Manual page 204

HITCHES
D
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
D
Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
D
The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
D
The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
D
Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
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'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
NOTICE
Do not use axle–mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal function
of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.
2001 TUNDRA (OM34416U)
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
4 Shank diameter