Technician Safety Information

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle lifting procedures.

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN 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.

Fig. 7 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations:

Floor Jack
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Ram Van or Wagon (Fig. 7). Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a CNG Ram Van/Wagon with a floor jack positioned under:

- Body side sill
- Steering linkage component
- Drive shaft
- Engine or transmission oil pan
- Fuel cylinder
- Front suspension arm

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

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

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly (Fig. 7).

WARNING: WHEN A SERVICE PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE REMOVAL OF THE REAR AXLE, FUEL CYLINDER OR SPARE TIRE; EITHER:

- Place additional weight on the rear end of the vehicle
- Attach the vehicle to the hoist
- Place jack stands under the vehicle for support to prevent tipping when the center of balance changes

A CNG Ram Van/Wagon can be lifted with:
- Twin post, chassis hoist
- Twin post, wheel lift hoist
- Ramp type, drive on hoist