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Vehicle Jacking

LIFTING THE VEHICLE WITH A FLOOR JACK

UNDER FRONT FRAME




When lifting front the vehicle with a floor jack, place the floor jack lift pad at the center of the front frame rail.

UNDER REAR AXLE




Lift the rear of the vehicle by placing the floor jack lift pad at the center of the rear suspension.

SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE WITH JACKSTANDS
Place jackstands ONLY under strong and stable vehicle structures.