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Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Vehicle Lifting: Service Precautions (page 2 of 3)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Engine
L4-2.4L Hybrid
Year
2008
Section
Vehicle Lifting
MaintenanceService Precautions · page 2 of 3
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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Tools Required

J 43625 Lift Pad Adapter

Important:  The use of a LOW PROFILE LIFT ARMS SYSTEM may be required to avoid unwanted contact with the vehicle's body and
structure depending on lifting equipment used. Refer to the manufacture's recommendation for their applications of low profile lift arms
system for their lifting equipment.

Caution:  To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle
is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the
vehicle to the hoist
.

Caution:  To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the
vehicle with a jack
.

Notice:  Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure:

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Remove or secure all of the vehicle's contents in order to avoid any shifting or any movement that may occur during the vehicle lifting or jacking
procedure.

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The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment weight rating must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle and any vehicle contents.

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The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment must meet the operational standards of the lifting equipment or jacking equipment's manufacturer.

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Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure on a clean, hard, dry, level surface.

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Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure only at the identified lift points. DO NOT allow the lifting equipment or jacking equipment to
contact any other vehicle components.

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