Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS

WARNING: The hoisting and jack lifting points provided are for a complete vehicle. When a chassis or drivetrain component is removed from a vehicle, the center of gravity is altered making some hoisting conditions unstable. Properly support or secure vehicle to hoisting device when these conditions exist.

FLOOR JACK




LIFT POINTS





CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a vehicle with a floor jack positioned under:
- An axle tube.
- Aluminum differential.
- A body side sill.
- A steering linkage component.
- A drive shaft.
- The engine or transmission oil pan.
- The fuel tank.
- A front suspension arm.


When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Dakota vehicle. Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.

HOIST

A vehicle can be lifted with:

- A single-post, frame-contact hoist.
- A twin-post, chassis hoist.
- A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly.