General Information
Lift and Support Points
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy componentssuch as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of thevehicle, first supportthe front ofthe vehicle with tallsafety stands. When substantialweight is removed
from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity canchange and cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.
Frame Hoist
1. Position the hoist lift blocks (A), or safety stands,under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rearsupport points (C).
2. Raise the hoist a few inches, and rock the vehiclegently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoistto full height, and inspectthe liftpoints for solid contact with the lift blocks.
Safety Stands
To support the vehicle on safety stands. use the samesuppon points (B and C) as for a frame hoist, Alwaysuse satety stands when working on or under anyvehicle that is supported only by a jack.
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Floor Jack
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. When lifting the rear of the vehicle. put thegearshift Iever in reverse.
4. Position the floor jack under the front jacking
bracket (A) or rear jacking bracket (B), center thejacking bracket in the jack lift ptatform (C), and jack
up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety standsunder it.
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Position the safety stands underthe support points
and adjust them so the vehicle will tevet.
Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
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