Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 23

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a vehicle with a

floor jack positioned under:

• An axle tube.

• Aluminum differential.

• A body side sill.

• A steering linkage component.

• A drive shaft.

• The engine or transmission oil pan.

• The fuel tank.

• A front suspension arm.

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used

to lift a Durango vehicle (Fig. 3). Support the vehicle

in the raised position with jack stands at the front

and rear ends of the frame rails.

A vehicle can be lifted with:

• A single-post, frame-contact hoist.

• A twin-post, chassis hoist.

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

Fig. 3 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations—Typical

• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used,

verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly

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