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Jacking & Hoisting - Fwd Buick Electra VI

Wheel Alignment 8 illustrations ~225 words

FLOOR JACK

When supporting vehicle with floor jack, the support should be placed at suspension lift points or frame lift points. Floor jacks may be placed under front crossmember on most models. (Scheme 8)- (Scheme 11).

  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 8)- (Scheme 11).

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10

Scheme 11

Scheme 11

BUMPER JACK

WARNINGBumper jack should be used only on models that are supplied as original equipment and only to change flat tire. If vehicle is not supplied with a bumper type jack, DO NOT lift vehicle by the bumper at any time.

HOISTING PRECAUTIONS

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 12)- (Scheme 15).

FRAME CONTACT HOIST

Hoist adapters must contact vehicle in specified areas. (Scheme 12)and (Scheme 13). Adapters must be positioned to distribute load and support vehicle in a stable manner. DO NOT allow lift pads to contact exhaust system components.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: FRAME CONTACT HOIST

Scheme 13

Scheme 13

SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

Hoist should contact lower control arms or front crossmember, and rear axle as shown in illustrations. (Scheme 14)and (Scheme 15).

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

Scheme 15

Scheme 15