Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Vehicle Lifting: Description and Operation
WARNING:
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THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT DOWN PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR
TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL 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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SUPPORT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY PROCEDURE REQUIRING THE VEHICLE TO BE JACKED OFF
THE GROUND.
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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.
CAUTION: Never use a halfshaft as a lifting point.
Jacking Points - Front, 4x4
The jacking point is a raised boss located on the front suspension lower arm.
Jacking Points - Front, 4x2
The jacking point is a bracket welded to the frame located behind the front tire and wheel assembly.
Jacking Points - Rear
CAUTION: Never use the differential housing as a lifting point.
