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Fig. 134 Close-up:
proper positioning of
lifting jack
- Find the mounting point o n t he rock er panel whi ch is
closest to t he fla t tir e => fig . 133.
Crank t he jack up unt il it can be posit ioned under the lift
po in t on th e ve hicle .
Align t he j ack so the cla w => fig . 134
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grips the
m oun ti ng poi nt on the rocker panel an d t he flex ib le base
pl at e ® is flat on th e g roun d .
Continue to crank the jac k un t il the w heel is lifted just
clea r of the gr oun d.
Recesses at the front and rear of the underbody rib mar k the proper
mou nti ng lo cations f or th e jack => page 24 7, fi g . 133. There is only
one designated jack mounting point for each wheel. Do not app ly
t he jack anywhere else => & .
An unstable surface und er t he jac k can cause the vehicle to sli p off
the jack . Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If
necessary place a st urdy boa rd or simil ar suppo rt un der the jack. On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as ti les} use a rubber mat or similar to
preve nt th e jack fr o m slip pi ng =>& .
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WARNING
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You or your passengers could be injured whi le changing a
wheel if you do not follow safety precautions:
- Mounting the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in
personal injuries .
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack .
- On hard, slippery surface {such as tiles} use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping .
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To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers :
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from
the vehicle and well away from the roadway and traffic .
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack .
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Note
A fl oo r jac k or the pads on the hoist arms must not be positioned at
the points shown => page 247 , fig. 133 -arrows -. •
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