Jacking & Hoisting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1997 GMC Sonoma, 1997 GMC Jimmy, 1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before 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 GENERAL INFORMATION.

Put floor jack or vehicle hoist under vehicle at proper lifting points. See Fig 1 . If raising vehicle on a twin-post hoist, do not damage suspension components, rear axle cover, or steering linkage.

Fig 1: Lifting Points

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