Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Do not allow the adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arm, or compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer
bar insulators. Damage to suspension, exhaust or steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of
two-post hoists prior to lifting the vehicle.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, place the adapters under the front suspension lower arms.
Hoist, Drive-On
To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive-on hoist without first checking for possible interference between
the upright flanges of the hoist rails and the underbody. If interference exists, the hoist flanges should be modified as necessary and the approach ramps
built up to provide the necessary clearance.
Hoist, Frame Contact
WARNING: WHEN HOISTING AT LIFT POINTS, ESPECIALLY FRONT LIFT POINTS, BE CAREFUL OF CONTACTING BRAKE
LINES AND FUEL LINES.
CAUTION:
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Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or body damage may occur.
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All four contact points must contact the adapters.
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Make sure the lifting pads clear the three-way catalytic converters.
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Never use the differential housing as a lift point (applies to all rear-wheel-drive vehicles).
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Do not position hoist pads under No. 3 crossmember.
NOTE: Before hoisting the vehicle, verify that there is sufficient clearance between the hoist and the exhaust system components.
On frame contact hoists, adapters are necessary to lift the vehicle. The adapters must be placed at four contact points. Position the adapters so they are
centered on the adapter contact area.
Exercise care when hoisting vehicles equipped with catalytic converter(s). On vehicles so equipped, verify necessary clearance between hoist and
exhaust system components before energizing hoist.
Vehicles with unitized body-frame construction require special precautions and procedures when the vehicle is jacked up or hoisted. In some cases,
special hoist adapters must be used as recommended by specific hoist manufacturers.
Hoist, Single Post
CAUTION: Do not allow the adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arm, or compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer
bar insulators. Damage to suspension, exhaust or steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of
two-post hoists prior to lifting the vehicle.
When lifting vehicle with a single post hoist, hoist adapters must be used at the four contact points. Position the adapters so they are centered on the
contact area. Adapter location is the same as for frame contact hoists.
Make sure necessary clearance exists between hoist and vehicle components before raising hoist.
Hoist, Twin Post
