JACKING & HOISTING
Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY & OPERATION article in STEERING in GENERAL INFORMATION.
FLOOR JACK
- Set parking brake. Block wheels that are not going to be lifted. When lifting rear of vehicle, place transmission in Reverse (M/T) or Park (A/T). (Scheme 3)
- Place floor jack lift platform under lift bracket to raise vehicle. (Scheme 4) Front lift bracket is located under vehicle, on cross/center beam. Rear lift bracket is located under center of vehicle, left of muffler. Place safety stands onto reinforced support points of side body panels (between front and rear wheels).
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
EMERGENCY JACKING
Place manufacturer-supplied jack onto reinforced support points of side body panels (between front and rear wheels). (Scheme 3)
HOIST
| WARNING | When removing heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank or spare tire, vehicle center of gravity may change and cause vehicle to tip forward. |
- When removing heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank or spare tire, place tall safety stands under front of vehicle after hoisting.
- Place lift blocks onto reinforced support points of side body panels (between front and rear wheels). (Scheme 3) These are same points as used with manufacturer-supplied jack. Lift hoist a few inches and rock vehicle to ensure vehicle is firmly supported. Completely lift vehicle and check for proper vehicle support.
Front
- Check toe-in with wheels pointed straight ahead. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161551-S34491881512004041400000) . If no adjustment is required, remove alignment equipment. If adjustment is required, go to next step.
- Loosen tie-rod lock nuts, and turn both tie rods in the same direction until the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Turn both tie rods equally until the toe-in reading on turning radius gauge is correct. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161551-S34491881512004041400000) . After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod lock nuts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161551-S23362996032004041400000) . Reposition the tie rod boot if it is twisted or displaced. Recheck toe-in.
Rear
- Ensure parking brake is released to avoid an incorrect measurement. Check toe-in. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161551-S34491881512004041400000). If no adjustment is required, remove alignment equipment. If adjustment is required, go to next step.
- Hold adjusting bolt on rear lower control arm and loosen lock nut. Adjust rear toe-in by turning adjusting bolt until toe-in is correct. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161551-S34491881512004041400000). Install NEW lock nut, and tighten it while holding adjusting bolt. (Scheme 5)and «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161551-S23362996032004041400000). Recheck toe-in.
