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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair




Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Caution:
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.

Notice:
Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice.

Important:
On vehicles equipped with rocker panel moldings, the rocker panel molding lower covers MUST be removed prior to lifting.


Vehicle Lifting Points

Lifting Points





1 - Frame Contact Hoist

1 - Frame Contact Hoist

1 - Frame Contact Hoist

1 - Frame Contact Hoist

2 - Floor Jack

2 - Floor Jack

2 - Floor Jack

3 - Suspension Contact Hoist

3 - Suspension Contact Hoist

3 - Suspension Contact Hoist

4 - Center Rocker Lift Point (Left Hand/Right Hand)

5 - Rear Suspension Axle Lift Point

Hoist Location





1 - Frame Contact Hoist- Rearward of Front Tire

2 - Suspension Contact Hoist- Under Front Lower Control Arm

3 - Suspension Contact Hoist- Lifting on Rear Axle

4 - Frame Contact Hoist- Forward of Rear Tire