GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.

Caution: Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure:

   • Remove or secure all of the vehicle's contents in order to avoid any shifting or any movement that may occur during the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment weight rating must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle and any vehicle contents.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment must meet the operational standards of the lifting equipment or jacking equipment's manufacturer.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure on a clean, hard, dry, level surface.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure only at the identified lift points. DO NOT allow the lifting equipment or jacking equipment to contact any other vehicle components.
Failure to perform the previous steps could result in damage to the lifting equipment or the jacking equipment, the vehicle, and/or the vehicle's contents.

Caution: When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.

Vehicle Lifting Points


Object Number: 1291584  Size: LF
(1)Suspension Contact Lift - Rear Location
(2)Floor Jacking - Rear Location
(3)Frame Contact Lift - Rear Location
(4)Floor Jacking - Side Location
(5)Frame Contact Lift - Front Location
(6)Suspension Contact Lift - Front Location

Frame and Suspension Lifting Points


Object Number: 1291586  Size: LF
(1)Frame Contact Lift - Rearward of the Front Tire
(2)Frame Contact Lift - Forward of the Rear Tire
(3)Suspension Contact Lift - Under Front Lower Control Arm