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Floor Jack

mWARNING: THE JACK PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE IS INTENDED ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY FOR CHANGING A DEFLATED TIRE. NEVER USE THE JACK TO HOIST THE VEHICLE FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE.

CAUTION: Under no conditions should the lack or chassis stand come in contact with the suspension components. Severe damage to the vehicle could result.

Before starting any repairs that involve jacking the vehicle, it is important to understand the vehicle lacking instructions.
- The positions are the only acceptable locations for jacking and supporting the vehicle.
- When jacking the rear of the vehicle on the rear axle housing, ensure that the jack head does not damage the rear stabilizer bar (if equipped).
- When jacking the complete vehicle, always jack and support the rear end first.
- When using body sill locations, use only stands with cushion pads. They will prevent accidental damage to the paint or body.
- Use only four-legged stands and position them under the vehicle so that two of the four stand legs always point toward the side of the vehicle.

Be sure that only the correct jacking and support locations are used at all times. The illustrations show the location points for positioning jacking equipment other than the jack supplied with the vehicle.







On the front of the vehicle, position the jack under the front frame member behind the front bumper.







At the rear, position the jack under the rear axle housing.


Jack Stand Positions:






When using safety stands, position the front safety stands on the vehicle frame and the rear safety stands on the rear axle housing.