Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Vehicle Lifting: Description and Operation
JACKING
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 REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING
THESE OPERATIONS.
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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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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.
Jacking Points - Front
The front jacking point is a tab that extends from the lower control arm.
Jacking Points - Rear
1. The rear jacking points are located on the rear axle tube.
CAUTION:
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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 lifting device is allowed to contact the cover at any point where the cover joins the housing.
LIFTING
