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Jacking & Hoisting - General Chevrolet Cavalier II

Wheel Alignment 7 illustrations ~151 words

FLOOR JACK

When supporting vehicle with floor jack, the support should be placed at suspension lift points or frame lift points. Refer to Figs. (Scheme 20) through (Scheme 22).

Lifting Points. Scheme 20

Scheme 20: Lifting Points

Scheme 21

Scheme 21

Scheme 22

Scheme 22

BUMPER JACK

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

Ensure that hoist manufacturers instructions are followed. Do not allow hoist or adapters to contact suspension, exhaust or steering components. Frame contact must be made and adapters used to lift vehicle in accordance with illustrations.

FRAME CONTACT HOIST

Proper adapters must contact vehicle in areas shown in illustrations. 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 23)and (Scheme 24).

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: FRAME CONTACT HOIST

Scheme 24

Scheme 24

SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

Hoist should contact lower control arms or front crossmember, and rear axle as shown in illustrations. (Scheme 25)and (Scheme 26).

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

Scheme 26

Scheme 26