Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
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 jack 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:
- To prevent obstruction between the jack body and front bumper when the jack body is inserted, use a low-floor type jack.
- Near the center of the front crossmember.
Rear
- Near the center of the rear crossmember.
Vehicle Lift Positions, Safety Stand Positions
Front and rear
WARNING:
- Lifting a vehicle that is not stabilized is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift horizontally by adjusting the height of the support at the end of the arm of the lift.
- Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.