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Vehicle Lifting and Jacking

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 positions and block the wheels.

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







Front
At the center of the crossmember







Rear
At the center of the crossmember


VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITION
Vehicle Lift Positions







Front and rear

WARNING: Unstably lifting a vehicle 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 support at the end of the arm of the lift.


Safety Stand Positions







Front
Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.







Rear
Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.