Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 19

SECTION 100-02: Jacking and Lifting
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
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual