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Jacking & Hoisting: Other Ford Escort V facelift 2

Wheel Alignment 1 illustration

FLOOR JACK

CAUTIONDO NOT lift vehicle by placing jack under front or rear control arms, axle shafts or CV joints.

Front of vehicle may be raised by placing floor jack under transmission crossmember. Rear of vehicle may be raised by placing jack under rear floor crossmember. (Scheme 1)

Locating Lifting Points Courtesy of Ford Motor Co. Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Locating Lifting Points Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
CAUTIONFollow hoist manufacturer instructions. DO NOT let hoist or adapters contact suspension, exhaust or steering components.

Frame Contact Hoist

On frame contact hoists, adapters must be placed at 4 contact points. Position adapters so they are centered on contact area. All 4 contact points must contact adapters. On FWD models, rear contact points are located forward of tie rod-to-body attaching brackets.