Lexus GS300 1998 Owner's Manual page 331

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
40G001
" 1 Joint
2 When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the
"contract" direction until the jack is free.
3 When storing, turn the joint by hand in the "expand"
direction until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it
from flying forward during a collision or sudden
braking.
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