Jacking

Using the Vehicle Jack





WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS STANDING ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND.

DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY SUPPORTED BY THE VEHICLE JACK.

1. Position the jack at the appropriate front or rear jacking point.

Put the parking brake ON and the transmission in Park.
Chock the wheels to prevent movement of the vehicle.





2. Locate the arm of the jack securely in the jacking socket.
Remove the rubber cover from the socket.
3. Raise/lower the vehicle using the jack ratchet handle.
4. Remove the jack from the jacking point.
Fit the rubber cover to the jacking socket


Using the Workshop Jack





5. To raise both front wheels:
Position the jack centrally under the front suspension crossbeam.
Place a block of wood between the jack head and the crossbeam.
Raise the vehicle.
Place suitable vehicle stands in position at the front vehicle jacking points.
Lower the vehicle onto the vehicle stands.





6. To raise both rear wheels:
Position the jack centrally under the rear suspension subframe.
Place a block of wood between the jack head and the subframe.
Raise the vehicle.
Place suitable vehicle stands in position at the rear vehicle jacking points.
Lower the vehicle onto the vehicle stands.