LR3 Tow hitch removal
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LR3 Tow hitch removal
I spent some time trying to remove the hitch on my LR3 so for those who want to do the same, here is how I did it.
The hitch was frozen in place, years of driving in salty conditions in Minnesota.
1- Green handle removal, push the tension pin out with a punch tool or 2.5 Allen wrench
2- Remove the 2 Allen screws holding the red cover.
3- Spray some WD 40 inside the mechanism and let sit for a while.
4- Use a pair of locking pliers and the help of a rubber hammer to turn the releasing shaft counter clockwise to free the hitch.
5- I took the whole mechanism apart, cleaned it up with WD40 and then put it back together with a load of lithium grease. Watch out for the bead on the top of locking mechanism when pulling it out. I used a rag to keep it close by.
It took time to adjust the releasing mechanism when put back together, so just be patient.
Now it works just fine and I keep it in the truck when not in use + lubricate regularly.
I hope it will help some.
The hitch was frozen in place, years of driving in salty conditions in Minnesota.
1- Green handle removal, push the tension pin out with a punch tool or 2.5 Allen wrench
2- Remove the 2 Allen screws holding the red cover.
3- Spray some WD 40 inside the mechanism and let sit for a while.
4- Use a pair of locking pliers and the help of a rubber hammer to turn the releasing shaft counter clockwise to free the hitch.
5- I took the whole mechanism apart, cleaned it up with WD40 and then put it back together with a load of lithium grease. Watch out for the bead on the top of locking mechanism when pulling it out. I used a rag to keep it close by.
It took time to adjust the releasing mechanism when put back together, so just be patient.
Now it works just fine and I keep it in the truck when not in use + lubricate regularly.
I hope it will help some.
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I solved this issue by installing a fixed, class III hitch - no issues of the LR hitch with it not releasing or engaging and I did not have to pay a fortune for a crappy piece of cast metal. Yes I can see it when its installed, but I would rather live with that, knowing I have a reliable tow hitch any time.
That said the installation takes some work to get the bolts installed -
That said the installation takes some work to get the bolts installed -
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