Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
FLOOR JACK
LIFT POINTS
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a vehicle with a floor jack positioned under:
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An axle tube.
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Aluminum differential.
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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.
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Dakota vehicle. Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and
rear ends of the frame rails.
HOIST
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.
