Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
Jacking
The following instructions must be carried out before raising the vehicle off the ground.
1. Use a solid level ground surface.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Select 'P' or 1st gear in main gearbox.
4. Select Low range in transfer gearbox.
CAUTION: To avoid damage occurring to the under body components of the vehicle the following jacking procedures must be adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS.
Body structure Air suspension pipes
Bumpers Fuel lines
Brake lines Front radius arms
Panhard rod Steering linkage
Rear Trailing links Fuel tank
Engine sump Gearbox bell housing
CAUTION: If supporting vehicle by the front crossmember, the safety stands must be positioned carefully to avoid damage to air suspension pipes.
Vehicle jack
The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to be used in an emergency, for changing a tire. Do NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to Owner's Manual for vehicle jack location points and procedure. Never work under a vehicle supported by the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg, 3,300 lbs load capacity must be used.
CAUTION: Do not commence work on the underside of the vehicle until suitable axle stands have been positioned under the axle.
Raise the front of the vehicle
1. Position cup of hydraulic arm under differential casing.
NOTE: The differential casing is not central to the axle. Care should be taken when raising the front road wheels off the ground as the rear axle has less sway stiffness.
2. Raise front road wheels to enable an axle stand to be installed under left hand axle tube.
3. Position an axle stand under right hand axle tube, carefully lower jack until axle sits securely on both axle stands, remove trolley jack.
4. Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
5. Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
Raise rear of vehicle
1. Position cup of hydraulic arm under differential casing.
2. Raise vehicle to enable axle stands to be installed under left and right hand axle tubes.
3. Lower jack until axle sits securely on axle stands, remove trolley jack.
4. Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
5. Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
Hydraulic Vehicle Ramp (four Post)
Use only a 'drive on' type ramp which supports vehicle by its own road wheels. If a 'wheel-free' condition is required, use a 'drive on' ramp incorporating a 'wheel-free' system that supports under axle casings. Alternatively, place vehicle on a firm, flat floor and support on axle stands.
Two Post Vehicle Ramps
The manufacturer of RANGE ROVER VEHICLES DOES NOT recommend using 'Two Post' ramps that employ four adjustable support arms. These are NOT considered safe for Range Rover vehicles.
If vehicle is installed on a Two Post ramp responsibility for safety of vehicle and personnel performing service operations is in the hands of the Service Provider.