FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Lifting



Safe Lifting And Mounting Procedures

Wheel Free Lift
Use a wheel free lift for service and repair operation.







Support the vehicle using lifting pads at the frame jacking points.


Jacking
Position the jacks centrally under the front or rear crossmembers as required using a wooden block







between the jack head and crossmember.

Place axle stand under both front jacking points when vehicle has been raised.

Jig Mounting
Use a 2 post lift or loading trolley.







Fit rubber support blocks over forks.

Push trolley forks under vehicle center for balance. Align grooves in blocks to rocker panel pinch welds.

CAUTION: Use a flat floor area for mobility and balance.

Consult bench manufacturer data sheet for support position (guide only) to height, width and length.







Set rocker panel clamp supports in place on bench.

Remove vehicle components for access, as required depending on operation (mainly wheels).

Push bench under raised vehicle.

Lower vehicle to engage pinch weld into open clamp grooves.







Remove trolley and continue relevant operation.