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Kia Optima L4-2.4L (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Vehicle Lifting: Service Precautions

Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Engine
L4-2.4L
Year
2001
Section
Vehicle Lifting › Service Precautions
MaintenanceService Precautions · page 1 of 2
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Vehicle Lifting: Service Precautions

WARNING: DO NOT GET UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS SUPPORTED BY THE JACK ONLY. ALWAYS USE SAFETY STANDS

TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE WEIGHT, AND WHEEL CHOCKS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE LIFTING THE VEHICLE WITH A HOIST, MAKE SURE
THAT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE PROPERLY POSITIONED AND THE HOIST ARMS ARE SET AS
WIDE AS POSSIBLE.

VEHICLE JACKING

When vehicle is jacked with a vehicle jack or floor jack (workshop jack), appropriate safety procedures should be followed. See SERVICE AND
REPAIR See: Service and Repairfor vehicle lift points.

Front End Jack Position

When vehicle is jacked from front crossmember only, safety stands should be placed at the second crossmember on both sides of the body frame.

Rear End Jack Position

When vehicle is jacked from the center of rear crossmember, safety stands should be placed at the forward spring hanger of the rear spring on both sides
of the body frame.

Left Hand Front Wheel Jack Position

When vehicle is jacked from LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, wheel chocks should be placed on both sides of the RIGHT HAND REAR WHEEL.

Right Hand Front Wheel Jack Position

When vehicle is jacked from RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL, wheel chocks should be placed on both sides of the LEFT HAND REAR WHEEL.

Left Hand Rear Wheel Jack Position

When vehicle is jacked from LEFT HAND REAR WHEEL, wheel chocks should be placed on both sides of the RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL.

Right Hand Rear Wheel Jack Position

When vehicle is jacked from RIGHT HAND REAR WHEEL, wheel chocks should be placed on both sides of the LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL.

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