Maintenance: Service and Repair

JACKING

WARNING: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND, SUCH AS WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE WHEEL STILL ON THE GROUND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.

CAUTION:
^ The jack provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. To avoid damage to the vehicle, never use the jack to lift the vehicle for any other purpose.
^ Under no circumstances should the vehicle ever be lifted by the front control arms, suspension arm brackets, rear stabilizer or differential housing. Severe damage to the vehicle could result.
^ Do not attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper or the rear bumper of any vehicle. Damage to the bumper covers will occur.

Jacking Points







To lift the front or either side of the front end, position the floor jack or the hoist under the front frame lift points.







To lift the rear or either side of the rear end, position the floor jack or the hoist under the rear lift points.

LIFTING

CAUTION:
^ Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer bar, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the lift adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.
^ Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential housing and cover may occur.
^ Do not lift the vehicle on the rocker panel pinch flange except at the designated lift points or body damage may occur.

Lifting Point

Drive-On Hoist
Check for interference between the upright flanges of the hoist rails and the underbody.

If an interference exists, modify the hoist flanges or build up the approach ramps as necessary to provide clearance.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive-on hoist without first checking for possible interference.







Frame Contact Lift, Single-Post Lift, Two-Post Lift

Lift the vehicle at the applicable lift points.

CAUTION:
^ Under no circumstances should the vehicle be lifted by the front control arms or rear control arms. Severe damage to the vehicle could result.
^ Do not position the lift pads under the No.3 crossmember.

NOTE: Adapters maybe necessary to clear vehicle components to lift the vehicle safely. The adapters must be placed at the four designated contact points. Position the adapters so they are centered on the adapter contact area.