Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle: Jacking

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When you are lifting a vehicle with a vehicle jack or a floor jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional support.

Under the Frame Rails

Fig 1: Frame Rail Jacking Point

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NOTE:

The floor jack pad must not contact rocker panel or the floor pan.

Position the floor jack pad under the frame rail pad.

Under the Rear Differential

Fig 2: Rear Differential Lifting Point

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Position the floor jack pad under the center of the rear axle differential.

Do not damage the establisher bar.

Under the Rear Spring Hanger

Fig 3: Rear Spring Hanger Lifting Point

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Position the jack under the rear spring hanger.