Jacking (Armored Vehicles)

Jacking

WARNING: Make sure that any jacks or stands that are used to raise the vehicle have sufficient capacity to support the additional weight of the armored vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not position jacks or axle stands under the following components:
- Body structure other than any approved jacking or lifting points
- Bumpers
- Fuel lines
- Fuel tank
- Brake lines
- Front or rear suspension arms
- Steering linkage
- Transfer case
- Front or rear differential units
- Transmission
For certain repair operations it may be necessary to support the engine under the oil pan. In this event, a block of hardwood or a rubber pad must be positioned on the jack lifting pad to protect the oil pan.

Vehicle Jack

WARNING: The trolley jack supplied with the vehicle is heavy and if handled incorrectly may cause injury. Use extreme caution when lifting or manoeuvreing the jack.

WARNING: Never work under a vehicle supported solely by the vehicle jack.

WARNING: The vehicle jack is intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. Never use the jack to raise the vehicle for any other purpose. Refer to the Driver Handbook when using the jack supplied with the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
The trolley jack and lever are stowed behind the rear seats under the hinged forward section of floor. The wheel changing tool kit is in a small bag, stowed in the same area.

Vehicle jack and tool kit stowage area





Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed when raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack:
- Never rely on a jack alone to support a vehicle. Always use suitable stands to provide rigid support.
- When working beneath a vehicle use a vehicle lift if possible, instead of a jack and stands.
- Make sure that the vehicle is standing on firm and level ground before using a jack.
- Do not rely on the parking brake alone; chock the wheels, and if possible put the automatic transmission into 'Park'.
- Check that any lifting equipment used has adequate capacity for the load being lifted and is in correct working order.

Spare Wheel

WARNING: The spare wheel is heavy and if handled incorrectly may cause injury. Use extreme caution when lifting or manoeuvreing the wheels.

WARNING: Remove the spare wheel before using the jack to avoid destabilizing the vehicle when raised.
The spare wheel is stowed underneath the vehicle in the same position as on a standard vehicle. The winch used for lowering the spare wheel is accessed through the access port in the rear loadspace area.

Spare-wheel access port





Jacking Points
The jacking and lifting points for the armored vehicle are the same as the standard vehicle.

Vehicle jacking points





Vehicle Weight
The weight of the vehicle is greater than the standard vehicle. Always make sure that any jacks or lifts are capable of supporting the additional loads.