F 250 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
Floor Jack
WARNING:
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THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR
TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR
DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRING WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE PROCEDURES.
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DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE WHEN JACKING THE VEHICLE. THE WHEELS CONTACTING THE GROUND COULD CAUSE
THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
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SUPPORT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY PROCEDURE REQUIRING THE VEHICLE TO BE JACKED UP OFF
THE GROUND.
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MAKE SURE THE JACK AND JACK STANDS ARE PROPERLY LOCATED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM FALLING.
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WHEEL CHOCKS SHOULD BE USED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AND FALLING OFF THE JACK.
4x4 Front Jacking Point
The 4x4 front jacking point is a raised boss located on the front suspension lower arm.
4x2 Front Jacking Point
The 4x2 front jacking point is a bracket welded to the frame.
Rear Jacking Points
CAUTION: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. Leaks or damage to the rear axle cover and adjoining differential housing surface may
occur if a floor jack or any other lifting device is allowed to contact the cover at any point where the cover joins the housing.
