Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11374030) - 2018 - crc - 3/29/17
214 Vehicle Care
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle or the vehicle
may fall and cause injury to you
or others.
If a jack is used to lift the vehicle,
follow the instructions that came
with the jack, and be sure to use the
correct lifting points to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
Caution
Lifting the vehicle improperly can
damage it and result in costly
repairs not covered by the vehicle
warranty. To lift the vehicle
properly and prevent vehicle
damage: . Be sure to place a block or
pad between the jack and
the vehicle.
. Lift only in the areas shown
in the following illustrations.
For additional information, see
your dealer and the Chevrolet
Corvette service manual.
Caution
The front jack pads must not
contact the rocker panels, the
front fenders, or the floor pan.
If they do, damage may occur.
Lifting from the Front –Cradle
The front lifting points can be
accessed from either side of the
vehicle, behind the front tires.
1. Locate the front lifting points.
2. Place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 215
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack.
Lifting from the Front –Frame
Use only a service jack with a lifting
pad diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or
smaller, and thick enough to make
sure the jack does not contact the
vehicle body.
Position the service jack and lifting
pad under the frame rail shipping
slot reinforcement.
Lifting from the Rear –Cradle
The rear lifting points can be
accessed from the rear driver or
passenger side of the vehicle.
1. Locate the rear lifting points.
2. Place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack. Lifting from the Rear
–Frame
Use only a service jack with a lifting
pad diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or
smaller, and thick enough to make
sure the jack does not contact the
vehicle body.
Position the service jack and lifting
pad under the frame rail shipping
slot reinforcement.
For more information, see Doing
Your Own Service Work 0216.
