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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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 hoist the vehicle for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner Literature when using the jack supplied with the vehicle.
^ Under no circumstances should the vehicle ever be lifted by the front or rear control arms, halfshafts or front wheel Constant Velocity (CV) joints. 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 bumper covers will occur.

Lift the vehicle using the jacking points. Refer to the following illustrations.

Jacking Points







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







To lift the rear or either side of the rear end, position the floor jack under the pinch point notches.

LIFTING

CAUTION: Do not allow the lift arms, pads or adapters to contact the front or rear control arms, halfshafts, front wheel constant velocity (CV) joints, steering linkage, stabilizer bar, or compress the stabilizer bar link insulators. Damage to suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the lift adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.

NOTE: Adapters may be 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.

Refer to the applicable procedure to lift the vehicle.

Lifting Points-Drive-On Lift

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

Check for interference between the upright flanges of the lift rails and the underbody.

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

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

WARNING: ALL FOUR HOIST CONTACT POINTS MUST CONTACT THE DESIGNATED VEHICLE LIFTING LOCATIONS. USING OTHER AREAS TO LIFT THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PERSONAL INJURY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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.

NOTE: Adapters may be 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.







Lift the vehicle at the applicable lift points.