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Vehicle Lifting and Jacking

JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

Jacking Positions

WARNING: Improperly jacking a vehicle Is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and block the wheels.

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

Front

NOTE: Before setting the jack under the vehicle, place boards (approx. 20 mm {0.78 in} thick) under the front tires so that the bumper does not interfere with the jack.







- At the center of the front cross member.

Rear

CAUTION: Place a board (approx. 20 mm {0.78 in} thick) between the rear cross member and the jack to prevent damage to the cross member.




- At the center of the rear cross member.

Vehicle Lift Positions

Front and rear






WARNING: Unstably lifting a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the horizontally by adjusting the height of support at the end of the arm of the lift.

Safety Stand Positions

Front and rear




- Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.