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Jacking & Hoisting Dodge Ram Wagon B3500

Wheel Alignment 1 illustration

FLOOR JACK

To raise front end, place floor jack under center of front crossmember, inboard of lower control arm pivot. (Scheme 10) To raise rear end, place floor jack under rear axle, next to leaf spring "U" bolt mount.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: FLOOR JACK
CAUTIONDO NOT raise vehicle by hoisting or jacking against front lower control arms. If rear axle, fuel tank, spare tire and liftgate will be removed for service, place additional weight on rear end of vehicle. This will prevent tipping as center of gravity changes.
CAUTIONOn RWD vans, ensure there is adequate drive shaft clearance while raising vehicle.

To raise vehicle on single- and twin-post type hoists, ensure hoist pads contact vehicle frame behind front control arm pivots and inside rear wheels on rear axle housing. Always use appropriate hoist adapters. (Scheme 10)