GMC Chevrolet SSR 2003 Owner's Manual page 230

3. Check that the ball rod is tight by doing
the following:
•
Close the lock, withdraw the key, and install the
lock cover securely.
•
The green area on the handwheel should be
opposite the white dot on the ball rod.
•
Move the hitch back and forth to ensure it is
properly secured.
If you cannot complete all of the above checks, repeat
the assembly procedure.
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Removing the Ball Rod
To remove the ball rod do the following:
1. Open the lock cover on the handwheel and unlock
with the key.