Caution: To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
Caution: 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.
Notice: 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.
For lifting the vehicle, various lift points are recommended. Before you begin any lifting procedure, be sure the vehicle is on a clean, hard, level surface. Be sure all the lifting equipment meets weight standards and is in good working order. Be sure all the vehicle loads are equally distributed and secure. If you are only supporting the vehicle at the frame side rails, make sure the lifting equipment does not put too much stress on, or weaken, the frame side rails.
If you use any other hoisting methods than those called out, take special care not to damage the fuel tanks, the exhaust system or the underbody.
Frame Contact Hoist
Front Hoist Pads
Important: The front hoist pads must not contact the rocker panels, the front fenders, or the floor pan.
Position the front hoist pads frame contact as shown.
Rear Hoist Pads
Important: The rear hoist pads must not contact the body rocker panels or the floor pan.
Position the rear hoist pads body/frame contact as shown.
Suspension Contact Hoist
Front Lift
Position the front lift suspension contact as follows: under the outer edge of the front suspension lower control arms.
Rear Lift
Position the rear lift suspension contact as shown.
Vehicle Jacking
Under the Front Crossmember
Important: When lifting the vehicle with a floor jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are raising.
Position the floor jack pad under the center of the front crossmember. (2)
Under the Rear Differential
Important: When lifting the vehicle with a floor jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are raising.
Position the floor jack pad under the center of the rear axle differential. (2)
Jack Stands
Important: When supporting the vehicle with jack stands, the jack stands should be placed under the frame, the front crossmember, or the rear axle.
