Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
Vehicle Lifting PointsWARNING:
- Before applying the hoist arms to the underbody, take in mind the balance of the vehicle on the hoist that should change depending on the parts going to be removed.
- Before lifting up the vehicle on the hoist, make sure that the hoist arm is not in contact with such components as the brake pipes, fuel pipes and brackets.
- When using a frame contact hoist, apply the right and left arms to the symmetrically located points shown in the figure. Lift up the vehicle till 4 tires are a little off the ground and make sure that the vehicle will not fall off by rocking the vehicle body. Work can be started only after this confirmation.
- Make absolutely sure to lock the hoist after vehicle is hoisted up.
When Using Frame Contact Hoist
NOTE: When necessary work involves removal and installation of main floor undercover (4) carefully select position of hoist arm pad before hoisting the vehicle. Otherwise, the pad may interfere with main floor undercover, to disabling removal or installation of main floor undercover.
When Using Floor Jack
WARNING:
- When the vehicle is jacked up only at the front or rear end, be sure to block all the wheels on the ground.
- After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it on safety stands. It is extremely dangerous to do any work on the vehicle supported by a jack alone.
CAUTION: Never apply jack against rear suspension parts (i.e., stabilizer, etc.), vehicle floor or exhaust pipe No. 2 or it may get deformed.
In raising front or rear vehicle end off the floor by jacking, be sure to put the jack against front suspension frame (1), rear suspension frame (2) (2WD model) or rear differential case (3) (4WD model).
To perform service with either front or rear vehicle end jacked up, be sure to place safety stands (1) under body mounting stays (2) so that vehicle body is securely supported. Then check to ensure that vehicle body does not slide on safety stands (1) and the vehicle is held stable for safety's sake.
