Freelander Service Procedures: Jacking and Towing
LIFTING AND TOWING
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LIFTING AND TOWING
Jacking
The following instructions must be carried out before
raising the vehicle off the ground:
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Use a solid level surface.
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Apply parking brake.
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Select 1st. gear in main gearbox and ensure
HDC is not selected.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to under body
components of the vehicle, adhere to the
following jacking procedures:
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS
UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
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Bumpers
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Brake or Fuel lines
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Exhaust pipe
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Suspension components
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Steering rack and linkages
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Fuel tank
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Engine sump
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Gearbox
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IRD unit
Jack or support vehicle only on approved jacking
points as detailed in the following illustration:
Front (hydraulic jack) and side (vehicle jack) jacking
points
Safety stand positions under longitudinal members
Rear (hydraulic jack) and side (vehicle jack) jacking
points
Vehicle jack
The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to
be used in an emergency, for changing a tyre. Do
NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to the
Owner's Handbook for vehicle jack location points
and procedure. Never work under a vehicle only
supported by the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg (3,300 lbs)
load capacity must be used.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle
supported only by a jack. Always support the
vehicle on safety stands.
