Vehicle Lifting: Description and Operation

JACKING

WARNING:
- Do not run the engine when jacking the vehicle. The wheels contacting the ground could cause the vehicle to move.
- Support the vehicle prior to performing any procedure requiring the vehicle to be jacked off the ground.
- Make sure the jack and jack stands are properly located to prevent the vehicle from falling.

CAUTION: A wheel chock should be used to prevent the vehicle from rolling and falling off the jack.

The following offers general guidelines for vehicle jacking. Additionally, jack manufacturers offer their own operating precautions. Be sure to read and understand operating instructions for the jacking equipment before use.

Jacking Points - Front:

NOTE: Place a wheel chock diagonally opposite of the wheel to be raised.

The front jacking points are under the front frame lifting points.

Jacking Points - Rear:

CAUTION:
- Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. Leaks or damage to rear axle cover and adjoining differential housing surface may occur if a floor jack or any lifting device is allowed to contact the cover at any point where the cover joins the housing.
- Position the jack to avoid contact with the fuel tank.

NOTE: Place a wheel chock diagonally opposite of the wheel to be raised.

The rear jacking points are on the frame just ahead of the rear lower control arm.

LIFTING

Lifting Points

CAUTION:
- Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. Leaks or damage to the rear axle cover and adjoining differential housing surface may occur if a floor jack or any lifting device is allowed to contact the cover at any point where the cover joins the housing.
- Damage to the suspension, exhaust or steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.
- Position the hoist adapters to avoid contact with the fuel tank.







The following offers general guidelines for vehicle lifting. Additionally, hoist manufacturers offer their own operating precautions. Be sure to read and understand operating instructions for the lifting equipment before use.

Position the hoist directly under the frame rails.