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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair







STANDARD PROCEDURE





WARNING: The hoisting and jack lifting points provided are for a complete vehicle. When the engine, transmission or rear suspension is removed from a vehicle, the center of gravity is altered making some hoisting conditions unstable. Properly support or secure vehicle to hoisting device when these conditions exist.

CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on suspension components, damage to vehicle can result.

The vehicle can be lifted with:

- A twin-post, chassis hoist.
- A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

FLOOR JACK

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift the vehicle. Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.

CAUTION: Do not lift vehicle with a floor jack positioned under:
- An axle shaft.
- A body side sill.
- A steering linkage component.
- A drive shaft.
- The engine or transmission oil pan.
- A front suspension arm.