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What
do
I
do now?
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Fig.
166
Close-up:
proper positioning of
lifting jack
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Find the
mounting point
on the rocker panel which is
closest to the
flat
tire
=>
page
272,
fig.
165
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- Crank
the jack
up until
it can
be
positioned under the
lift
point
on the
vehicle.
- Align the jack
so the
claw=> fig.
166@
grips the
mounting
point on the rocker
panel
and the
flexible base
plate
®
is flat on
the
ground.
- Continue to crank the jack until the
wheel is
lifted just
clear
of
the ground.
Recesses
at the
front
and rear
of
the underbody rib
mark
the proper
mounting locations for the jack
=>
page 272
,
fig.
165.
There
is only
one
designated
jack
mounting point for
each wheel. Do not apply
the jack anywhere else=>
&
.
The
jack
should
be positioned approximately
6
in. (15 cm)
behind
the
front wheel or 10 in. (25 cm)
in front
of the
rear
wheel.
An unstable surface
under the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off
the
jack. Always provide a
firm
base
for
the
jack on
the ground.
If
necessary place a sturdy board or similar support under the jack. On
hard, slippery surfaces
(such as
tiles) use
a
rubber
mat
or
similar
to
prevent the
jack
from slipping=>
&
.
&
WARNING
•
You or your passengers could be injured while
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.
•
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.
0
Note
A
floor
jack or the
pads
on the hoist arms must
not
be positioned at
the points shown
=>
page 272
,
fig.
165
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•
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