Nissan Sentra Quiz
Technical and consumer information

Hitch ball

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Foreword — 1Read first—then drive safely — 1When reading the manual — 1Nissan customer care program — 1Illustrated table of contents — 8Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system — 30Instruments and controls — 54Pre-driving checks and adjustments — 61Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems — 111Starting and driving — 58In case of emergency — 18Appearance and care — 18Maintenance and do-it-yourself — 56Technical and consumer information — 57
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Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer.

● The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on the top of the ball.

● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight.

● The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole in the ball mount.

● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyond the lock washer and nut.

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