Saab SONETT III Service Manual page 25

JACKING-UP THE FRONT END
JACKING-UP THE REAR END
SUPPORTING THE FRONT END ON TRESTLES
SUPPORTING THE REAR END ON TRESTLES
Instructions for jacking-up the car
Two special fittings are provided on each side, to take
the jack included in the tools for the car. They are in-
tended for use when changing wheels, etc. Under the front
of the engine compartment floor, immediately behind
the exhaust manifold pipe, a welded fitting provides a
support for a shop jack. This is the best point at which to
lift the front of the car in order to lubricate the ball joints.
A similar jacking point is provided under the rear part of
the car, where the floor is reinforced. This point is located
on the center line of the car, immediately in front of the
rearaxle tunnel. Most shop jacks feature a lifting head
shaped like a low fork, and it is therefore advisable to
place a wooden block of suitable size on this in order to
avoid damaging the floor. For lifting of one side of the
ear, place the shop jack — provided with a wooden block
— under one of the sill supports. For certain jobs it is
necessary to support the front or rear part of the car on
trestles. Most of the stands usually available will be found
suitable for the Saab. Make sure that the weight of the
ear is borne up on the supports at the wheel houses.
100-2
SAAB
Nov. 1972