Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

Fig.6 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations - Typical:

STANDARD PROCEDURE

HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Floor Jack

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

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Dakota vehicle (Fig. 6). Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.

Hoist

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENT 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 LET THE REAR WHEELS/AXLE HANG UNSUPPORTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LIFTED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly (Fig. 6).

A vehicle can be lifted with:
- A single-post, frame-contact hoist.
- A twin-post, chassis hoist. A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.