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Vehicle Jacking and Supporting

Fig 1: Vehicle Lifting & Jacking Points
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CAUTION: When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points.
NOTE:
  • When you are lifting a vehicle with a service jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional support.
  • Be sure to place a block pad between the jack lift surface and the vehicle or utilize an integrated jack with pad to prevent underbody damage.

Front of Vehicle 

When lifting the Front of the vehicle with a service jack, only lift the vehicle on the frame lift point (1), as shown.

When supporting the Front of the vehicle with a service jack stand, only support the vehicle on the frame location (1), as shown.

Rear of Vehicle 

When lifting the Rear of the vehicle with a service jack, only lift the vehicle on the frame lift point (1), as shown.

When supporting the Rear of the vehicle with a service jack stand, only support the vehicle on the pad location (1), as shown.

Secondary floor jack lift points (2) should be considered whenever possible.