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Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair




Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice.

Important: On vehicles equipped with rocker panel moldings, the rocker panel molding lower covers MUST be removed prior to lifting.


Vehicle Lifting Points

Lifting Points




1 - Frame Contact Hoist
1 - Frame Contact Hoist
1 - Frame Contact Hoist
1 - Frame Contact Hoist
2 - Floor Jack
2 - Floor Jack
2 - Floor Jack
3 - Suspension Contact Hoist
3 - Suspension Contact Hoist
3 - Suspension Contact Hoist
4 - Center Rocker Lift Point (Left Hand/Right Hand)
5 - Rear Suspension Axle Lift Point

Hoist Location




1 - Frame Contact Hoist - Rearward of Front Tire
2 - Suspension Contact Hoist - Under Front Lower Control Arm
3 - Suspension Contact Hoist - Lifting on Rear Axle
4 - Frame Contact Hoist - Forward of Rear Tire