Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
Fig.4 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle lifting procedures.
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Jeep vehicle (Fig. 4). Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front
and rear ends of the frame rails.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a Jeep vehicle with a floor jack positioned under:
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A body side sill.
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A steering linkage component.
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A drive shaft.
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The engine or transmission oil pan.
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The fuel tank.
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A front suspension arm.
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Transfer case.
NOTE: Use the correct sub-frame rail or frame rail lifting locations only.
Hoist
Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle lifting procedures.
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A vehicle can be lifted with:
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A single-post, frame-contact hoist.
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A twin-post, chassis hoist.
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A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.
NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR
DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME
HOISTING CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN THESE
CONDITIONS EXIST.
