Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
Jacking
When you are lifting a vehicle with a vehicle jack or a floor jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to
provide additional support.
Under the Frame Rails
Position the floor jack pad under the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.
IMPORTANT:
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The floor jack pad must not contact the rocker panel to the outside of the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.
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The floor jack pad must not contact or the floor pan.
Under The Front Suspension Crossmember
Under the Front Suspension Crossmember
Position the floor jack pad as follows:
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Spanning at least two of the (front suspension crossmember) rear reinforcement ribs (preferred location).
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Spanning both of the (front suspension crossmember) front reinforcement ribs (optional location).
Under the Rear Suspension Crossmember
Position the floor jack pad as follows:
IMPORTANT: The floor jack pad must not be placed under the (rear suspension crossmember) front reinforcement rib.
