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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

JACKING POSITIONS

Warning: Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking positions and block the wheels.

Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.







Front
At the center of the front crossmember

Rear
At the center of the differential


VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITION
Vehicle Lift Positions







Front
Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills

Rear
Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills



Safety Stand Positions







Front
Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills

Rear
Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills