Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

GENERAL VEHICLE LIFTING AND JACKING








CAUTION: When a vehicle is on a hoist, support the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed in order to reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist and causing personal injury.

NOTICE: When jacking or lifting a vehicle, make sure that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, brake lines, brake cables, or fuel lines. Such contact may result in damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance.
When removing major components from the vehicle while the vehicle is on a hoist, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads the same end as the removed components to prevent tip-off and personal injury.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to use a hoist to lift a vehicle equipped with a camper body. The weight distribution of the body may make the vehicle unstable during hoisting and can cause damage to the frame.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to use an in-vehicle type jack, such as a bumper or scissor jack on the 15,OOO lb. GVWR vehicle. These jacks are not strong enough for the weight of the vehicle, and could collapse suddenly, causing damage to the vehicle or personal injury.