The following instructions must be carried out before raising the vehicle off the ground.
- Use a solid level ground surface.
- Apply hand brake.
- Select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector.
| CAUTION | If the propeller shafts are to be removed, reference must be made to the relevant operation in DRIVESHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS . |
To avoid damage occurring to the under body components of the vehicle the following jacking procedures must be adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS
- Body structure other than approved jacking points
- Bumpers
- Fuel lies
- Fuel tank
- Brake lines
- Front or rear suspension arms
- Transfer box
- Steering linkage
- Front or rear differential units
- Engine sump
- Automatic gearbox
Note. For certain repair operations, it may be necessary to support the engine under the sump. In this case, a block of hardwood or a rubber block should be positioned on the jack lifting cup to protect sump.
Vehicle jack
The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended for use in an emergency, for changing a tire. DO NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner's Handbook for vehicle jack location points and procedure. Never work under a vehicle supported solely by the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg, 3,300 lbs load capacity must be used.
| WARNING | Do not commence work on the underside of the vehicle until suitable axle stands have been placed in their correct position. |
Always check the wheels when jacking. The handbrake may be ineffective when the wheels are off the ground.
Raising and supporting the vehicle
To assist in raising the vehicle, jacking points are provided as shown in the following illustrations.
Raising the front of the vehicle
Apply handbrake, select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector and chock rear wheels.
| WARNING | Always check the rear wheels when jacking the front of the vehicle. |
Scheme 1
Position cup of hydraulic arm under the center of the front sub-frame, front cross member, as shown in illustration above.
Scheme 2
Axle stand positions-front
Raise vehicle to enable axle stands to be positioned under, either, the front sub-frame, or the recommended customer jacking points.
| CAUTION | Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between each axle stand and the jacking point to avoid damaging the body/component. |
| CAUTION | If the propeller shafts are to be removed, select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox. |
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on axle stands.
| WARNING | Always support the vehicle on axle stands when using a jack. |
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
Raising the rear of the vehicle
Select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector and chock front wheels.
| WARNING | Always check the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle. |
Scheme 3
Position cup of hydraulic arm under the center of the rear sub-frame, rear cross member, as shown in illustration above. The vehicle may also be lifted using the center of the tow bar, if fitted.
Scheme 4
Axle stand positions-rear
Raise rear of vehicle to enable axle stands to be positioned under the rear sub-frame. Alternatively, the axle stands may be positioned under, either, the recommended customer jacking points or the front mounting points of the rear sub-frame.
| CAUTION | Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between each axle stand and the jacking point to avoid damaging the body/component. |
| CAUTION | If any damage occurs to the washers on the front mounting points of the rear sub-frame, then the washers must be replaced. |
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on axle stands.
| WARNING | Always support the vehicle on axle stands when using a jack. |
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
Wheel-free lift
The following warning must be read before attempting to lift the vehicle.
| WARNING | The vehicle cannot be supported safely in a wheel-free condition using the wheel-free facility of a four post ramp, and under no circumstances must this method be employed. |
Scheme 5
A wheel free condition may only be achieved on a four post ramp by raising each end of the vehicle and positioning axle stands beneath the recommended customer jacking points.
| CAUTION | Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between each axle stand and the jacking point to avoid damaging any components. |
| CAUTION | If the propeller shafts are to be removed, select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox. |
| WARNING | The front and rear suspension lower arms must NOT be used as lifting/jacking points. |
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Alternatively, support the vehicle on an approved two post lift with the arms of the lift beneath the recommended customer jacking points.
| CAUTION | Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between the lifting equipment and the jacking points to avoid damaging any components. |
| CAUTION | If the propeller shafts are to be removed, select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox. |
The vehicle has permanent four wheel drive. The following towing instructions must be adhered to
Towing on 4 wheels with driver operating steering and brakes
Select 'N' on automatic gearbox selector.
| CAUTION | If 'N' cannot be selected, vehicle must not be towed. |
Scheme 8
Set the transfer box in neutral by inserting a spare 5 amp fuse in position 37 in passenger compartment front fusebox.
| CAUTION | If, due to an electrical fault, neutral cannot be selected due to battery disconnection, vehicle may be towed for a maximum period of 3 hours at a maximum speed of 30 km/h (20 mph). |
| CAUTION | The 5 amp fuse must be removed on completion of vehicle repair. |
Turn the ignition key to position 'll' for 15 seconds then turn key back to position "I".
| WARNING | Do not turn the ignition key to position 'O' or attempt to remove the key whilst the vehicle is being towed. If an electrical fault is suspected, disconnect the battery before turning ignition key to position 'II'. |
| CAUTION | Provided that the above procedures have been carried out and neutral was selected on transfer box, the vehicle may be towed for a maximum period of 6 hours at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). |
Secure tow rope, chain or cable to the lashing/towing eye.
Release the handbrake.
| WARNING | The brake servo and power assisted steering system will not be functional without the engine running. Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply the brakes, the steering system will require greater effort to turn the front road wheels. The vehicle tow connection should be used only in normal road conditions, 'snatch' recovery should be avoided. |
Suspended tow
To prevent vehicle damage, the front or rear propeller shaft MUST BE removed, dependent upon which axle is being trailed.
Mark propeller shaft drive flanges at transfer box and axles with identification lines to enable the propeller shaft to be refitted in its original position.
Remove the propeller shaft fixings, remove the shaft from the vehicle.
If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to position '1' to release steering lock.
The steering wheel and/or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position. DO NOT use the steering lock mechanism for this purpose.
Scheme 9
Scheme 10
The single towing/lashing eyes at the front and rear of the vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery purposes only and must NOT be used to tow a trailer or caravan.
Transporting by trailer
Lashing eyes are provided at the front and at rear of the vehicle. DO NOT secure lashing hooks or trailer fixings to any other part of the vehicle.
Position the vehicle on the trailer and apply the handbrake. Select 'N' on the automatic gearbox selector.
| CAUTION | Selecting 'P' will damage the parking pawl in the automatic gearbox. |
See also:
• DRIVESHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS