FLOOR JACK
Place the jack against the center portion of the front suspension frame or rear axle housing. If jacking up only one end of the vehicle, be sure to block the wheels on the ground in order to ensure safety. After the vehicle is jacked up, support it on safety stands. (Scheme 3)
Scheme 3
EMERGENCY JACKING
Ensure that parking park is set. Shift into "P" (Park) for automatic transmission, or "R" (Reverse) for manual transmission. Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the wheel being lifted. Position the jack vertically and raise the jack by turning the handle clockwise until the jack head recess fits around the frame boss. (Scheme 4) Continue to raise the jack slowly until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise vehicle more than necessary.
Scheme 4
HOIST
Before applying hoist to underbody, always take vehicle balance throughout service into consideration. Vehicle balance on hoist may change depending on what part to be removed. Before lifting up the vehicle, check to be sure that end of hoist arm is not in contact with brake pipe, fuel pipe, bracket or any other part. (Scheme 5)to identify frame contact points. Lift up the vehicle until all tires are a little off the ground and make sure that the vehicle will not fall off by trying to move vehicle body. Lock hoist after vehicle is hoisted up.
