FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Jacking



Using the Vehicle Jack





WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS STANDING ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND.

1. Position the jack at one of the four vehicle jacking points.
Put the parking brake ON and the transmission in Park.
Chock the wheels to prevent movement of the vehicle.





2. Locate the head of the jack securely in the sill profile.
3. Raise/lower the vehicle using the jack ratchet handle.
Fit the handle to the jack using the socket extension.


Using the Workshop Jack





WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE THE VEHICLE BY LIFTING ONE FRONT WHEEL.

DO NOT POSITION THE JACK HEAD ON THE ALUMINUM SUSPENSION CROSSBEAM.


4. To raise both front wheels:
Position the jack centrally under the front body crossmember.
Raise the vehicle.
Place suitable vehicle stands in position at the front vehicle jacking points.
Lower the vehicle onto the vehicle stands.





5. To raise both rear wheels:
Position the jack centrally under the rear suspension subframe.
Place a block of wood between the jack head and the subframe.
Raise the vehicle.
Place suitable vehicle stands in position at the rear vehicle jacking points.
Lower the vehicle onto the vehicle stands