The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps
are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or
other at surface.
The vehicle must have all four tires on a level
surface which is level all the way to the wall or
other at surface.
The vehicle should be placed so it is
perpendicular to the wall or other at surface.
The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or
mud on it.
The vehicle should be fully assembled and all
other work stopped while headlamp aiming is
being performed.
The vehicle should be normally loaded with a
full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs
(75 kg) sitting on the driver’s seat.
Tires should be properly in ated.
The spare tire is in its original location in
the vehicle.To adjust the vertical aim, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 321for more information.
2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to
the aim dot on the headlamp. Record the
distance.
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A. Front Position - Lower Control Arm
B. Rear Position - Lower Axle
3. Locate the vehicle’s jacking
positions (A and B).
4. Assemble the jack and tools as follows:Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle and both jack handle extensions. Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack handle
extensions. Attach the jack handle to the jack.
From the front of the vehicle position the
jack on the front lower control arm along the
bar that runs front to back. Turn the wheel
wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare tire to clear
the ground.
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
Front Position
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