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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair




Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution Technician Safety Information.

Notice: When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.




1 - Suspension Contact Lift - Rear Location
2 - Floor Jacking - Rear Location
3 - Frame Contact Lift - Rear Location
4 - Floor Jacking - Side Location
5 - Frame Contact Lift - Front Location
6 - Suspension Contact Lift - Front Location




1 - Frame Contact Lift - Rearward of the Front Tire
2 - Frame Contact Lift - Forward of the Rear Tire
3 - Suspension Contact Lift - Under Front Lower Control Arm