Maintenance: Service and Repair

JACKING

WARNING: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND, SUCH AS WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE WHEEL STILL ON THE GROUND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.

CAUTION:
^ The jack provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. To avoid damage to the vehicle, never use the jack to lift the vehicle for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner Guide when using the jack supplied with the vehicle.
^ Under no circumstances should the vehicle ever be lifted by the suspension arm brackets, rear stabilizer or differential housing or convertible cross brace. Severe damage to the vehicle could result.
^ Do not attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper or the rear bumper of any vehicle. Damage to the bumper covers will occur.

Lift the vehicle using the Jacking Points procedure.

Jacking Points







To lift the front or either side of the front end, position the floor jack under the front frame lift points.







To lift the rear or either side of the rear end, position the floor jack under the rear lift points.

LIFTING

CAUTION:
^ Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.
^ Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential housing and cover may occur.
^ Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or convertible cross brace. Body damage may occur.

Lift the vehicle using the Lifting Points procedure.

Lifting Points - Drive On Lift

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive on lift without first checking for possible interference.

Check for interference between the upright flanges of the hoist rails and the underbody.

If an interference exists, modify the hoist flanges or build up the approach ramps as necessary to provide clearance.

Lifting Point - Frame Contact Lift, Single Post Lift, Two Post Lift:

CAUTION:
^ Do not position lift pads under the No. 3 crossmember.
^ Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or convertible cross brace. Body damage may occur.

NOTE: Adapters may be necessary to clear vehicle components to lift the vehicle safely. The adapters must be placed at the four designated contact points. Position the adapters so they are center on the adapter contact area.

Lift the vehicle at the applicable lift points.