Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Note: 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.
Danger: 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.
Danger: 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.
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Caution: Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle
lifting or jacking procedure:
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Remove or secure all of the vehicle 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 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
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Failure to perform the previous steps could
result in damage to the lifting equipment or the jacking equipment,
the vehicle, and/or the vehicle contents. |
Vehicle Lifting - Frame Contact Lift
Front Lift Pads
When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the front
lift pads on the underbody front side rail outrigger, as shown.
Rear Lift Pads
When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the rear
lift pads on the rocker outer panel weld flange, as shown.
Vehicle Jacking
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Caution: When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations,
be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the
front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such
contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected
front locations additional clearance may be required for the
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Note: When you are lifting
a vehicle with a service jack, block the wheels at the opposite end
from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional
support.
Front of Vehicle
When using a service jack under the front of the vehicle use one of
the following locations:
Place the service jack pad in the same location as shown for the
front lift pads.
Rear of Vehicle
Note: Place
jackstands ONLY under strong and stable vehicle structures.
Place the service jack pad in the same location as
shown for the rear lift pads.
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