DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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 (17080) 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.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper (17757) or the
rear bumper (17906) of any vehicle. Damage to the bumper covers will occur.
Lift the vehicle using the Jacking Points procedure in this section.
Jacking Points
To lift the front or either side of the front end, position the floor jack under the front frame lift points. SECTION 100-
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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 (5493).
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.
CAUTION: Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential
housing and cover may occur.
CAUTION: 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 in this section.
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 Points — Frame Contact Lift, Single Post Lift, Two Post Lift SECTION 100-
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