Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

Jacking Positions

WARNING: Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and block the wheels.

- Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.

Front




- Near the center or the front crossmember.


Rear
2WD




- Near the center of the rear crossmember.

AWD




- At the center of the rear differential.

Vehicle Lift Positions Front and rear

WARNING: Lifting a vehicle that is not stabilized is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift horizontally by adjusting the height of the support at the end of the arm of the lift.




- Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.

Safety Stand Positions Front and rear




- Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.