Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 16

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 3 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations
1 – SUB-FRAME RAIL LOCATION
2 – SUB-FRAME RAIL LOCATION
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a Jeep vehicle with
a floor jack positioned under:
• An axle tube.
• A body side sill.
• A steering linkage component.
• A drive shaft.
• The engine or transmission oil pan.
• The fuel tank.
• A front suspension arm.
NOTE: Use the correct sub-frame rail or frame rail
lifting locations only.
HOIST
A vehicle can be lifted with:
• A single-post, frame-contact hoist.
• A twin-post, chassis hoist.
• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.
NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used,
verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN COMPO-
NENT IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE
CENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME
HOISTING CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY
SUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING
DEVICE WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
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