Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

STANDARD PROCEDURES - HOISTING
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to Owner's Manual provided with vehicle for proper emergency jacking procedures.

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE. WHEN THE ENGINE 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. Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by placing a floor jack midway between the front and rear wheels. This practice may result in permanent damage to the body.

Fig.5 Hoisting And Jacking Points:

FLOOR JACK
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift the vehicle (Fig. 5). Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands.

A floor jack or any lifting device, must never be used on any part of the underbody other then the described areas.

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. 5).