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LIFTING AND TOWING

08-2

Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from 
stands.

Raising the rear of the vehicle

Select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector and chock 
front wheels.

WARNING: Always chock the front wheels when 
jacking the rear of the vehicle. 

Position cup of hydraulic arm under the centre of the 
rear sub-frame, rear cross member, as shown in 
illustration above. The vehicle may also be lifted 
using the centre of the tow bar, if fitted.

Axle stand positions - rear

Raise rear of vehicle to enable axle stands to be 
positioned under the rear sub-frame. Alternatively, 
the axle stands may be positioned under, either, the 
recommended customer jacking points or the front 
mounting points of the rear sub-frame.

CAUTION: Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber 
block between each axle stand and the jacking 
point to avoid damaging the body / component.

CAUTION: If any damage occurs to the washers 
on the front mounting points of the rear sub-
frame, then the washers must be replaced.

Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on axle 
stands. 

WARNING: Always support the vehicle on axle 
stands when using a jack.

Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-
check security of vehicle on stands. 

Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from 
stands.

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