Toyota tundra 2003 User Manual page 229

However, if towing with a
wheel trailer, the cargo load must
be distributed so that the tongue
load is 19 to 21% of the total trailer
weight. Never load the trailer with
more weight in the back than in the
front. About 60% of the trailer load
should be in the front half of the
trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
'03 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0307)
HITCHES
fifth
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
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should consult with your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch recommended by the
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hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
The hitch must be bolted securely to
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the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
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a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the trail-
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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,
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
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.
seal any
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