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RAIL TYPE (FREE WHEELING)
AND FORK LIFT (TWIN POST)
HOISTS
The rear post fork, if not adjust-
able for width, may require special
adapters to avoid damaging the rear
shock absorbers and also the for-
ward side of the fuel tank. The front
post may require special adapters in
order to fully encompass the wider
lower suspension arms.
FRAME CONTACT HOIST
Particular care must be exercised
when raising the car on frame con-
tact hoists. Specific underbody areas,
which will sustain the weight of the
car, are designated as hoisting areas.
The length of the car may make it
necessary to use special adapters in
order to reach these safe hoisting
areas. The special adapters, if neces-
sary, are available from the various
hoist manufacturers. Any deviation
from the fo1Iowing instructions may
result in damage to the underbody
and/ or sheet metal.
The lifting areas at the front of
the car are designated by corrugated
metal plates.
The lifting areas at the rear of the
car are located at the edges of the
underbody forward of the front edge
of the rear wheel opening cover
panel. The rear hoist pads or adapter
arms must be positioned in this area.
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
When jacking up the car for tire
changing or any other reason, spe-
cific areas and methods must be
utilized. Adherence to the following
ins~ructions
will assure safe jacking
PART 17-1- GENERAL BODY SERVICE
and minimize the possibility of dam-
age to the car.
FLOOR JACK
Do not attempt to raise one entire
side of the car by placing a jack mid-
way between the front and rear
wheels. This procedure may result
in permanent damage to the car.
Each front wheel can be raised
independently by placing a floor jack
under the spring seat pocket in the
lower suspension arm.
Each rear wheel can be raised in-
dependently by placing a floor jack
under the rear axle housing.
Do not lift both front or rear
wheels by the bumpers since damage
to the bumpers or fuel tank can
result.
BUMPER JACK
Bumper jack locating notches are
provided on 'he underside edge of
the front and rear bumpers. The
protruding end of the bumper jack
hook should be positioned under
these notches to assure slip-proof
1acking. The transmission shift lever
should be positioned in Park, the
parking brake set, and the wheels
blocked to prevent the car from roll-
mg.
TOWING
Lifting and towing require the use
of a towing and lifting device, other
than a bumper bar and/or attaching
brackets. A universal towing sling
of the type pictured in Fig. 29 can
he used.
When towing from the front end
of the car, the large hook on the
FIG. 29-
Towing
Sling-Typical
17-11
chain assembly is to be attached to
the rear of the lower arm, then the
chain in the hooks is to be adjusted
so that the belt material will wrap
around the bumper bar. The front
end may be lifted as high as neces-
sary within the limits of rear bumper
clearance with the ground (Fig. 29).
The car may be raised and towed
from the rear end using the rear axle
as attaching locations for the sling
hooks. Place the chain hooks on the
outer ends of the rear axle housing,
between the wheels and spring seat.
Place a
4
foot length of
4
inch square
wood on the lifting sling and, as the
car is being raised, position the length
of wood so that it contacts the rear
cross member and side rails at the
rear of the fuel tank. This prevents
damage to the fuel tank. When tow-
ing the car with the rear end raised,
a locking device must be used on the
steering wheel to keep the front
wheels in a straight-ahead position.
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