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Jacking & Hoisting Buick Century V

Wheel Alignment 7 illustrations ~265 words

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: LIFTING POINTS

FLOOR JACK

When supporting vehicle using floor jack, place support at suspension lift points or frame lift points. Fig. (Scheme 4) Floor jacks may be placed under front crossmember on most models. (Scheme 5)and (Scheme 6).

  1. NEVER use jack on any part of underbody.
  2. DO NOT raise entire vehicle at side rail with jack midway between front and rear wheels, or permanent body damage may result.
  3. DO NOT allow lifting plate fingers to contact axle cover plate when lifting at rear axle housing.
  4. If vehicle is equipped with a stabilizer bar, DO NOT lift at rear axle housing. (Scheme 4)- (Scheme 6).

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

BUMPER JACK

Bumper jack should only be used if supplied as original equipment with vehicle. If vehicle is not supplied with a bumper jack, DO NOT lift vehicle by the bumper at any time. Bumper jack should only be used to change flat tire.

FRAME CONTACT HOIST

Hoist adapters must contact vehicle in specified areas. Refer to Figs. (Scheme 7) and (Scheme 8). Adapters must be positioned to distribute load and support vehicle in a stable manner. DO NOT allow lift pads to contact exhaust system components.

CAUTIONIf removing rear axle, fuel tank, spare tire or liftgate using single-post hoist, anchor vehicle to hoist. Place jack stands under vehicle, or add weight on rear end of vehicle to prevent tipping when center of gravity changes.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

Note. Always follow hoist manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT allow hoist or adapters to contact suspension, exhaust or steering components. Frame contact must be made. Use adapters if necessary. Lift vehicle as shown in illustrations. (Scheme 9)and (Scheme 10).

Hoist should contact lower control arms, or front crossmember and rear axle as shown in illustrations. (Scheme 4)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

Scheme 10

Scheme 10