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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.

Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Vehicle Lifting Points

Front Lift




1 - Frame Contact Hoist
2 - Floor Jack
3 - Suspension Cantact Hoist
4 - Center Rocker Lift Point (Left Hand/Right Hand)
5 - Rear Suspension Axle Lift Point

Rear Lift




1 - Frame Contact Hoist - Rearward of Front Tire
2 - Suspension Cantact Hoist - Under Front Lower Control Arm
3 - Suspension Cantact Hoist - Lifting on Rear Axle
4 - Frame Contract Hoist - Forward of Rear Tire