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Supporting the Vehicle With Jack Stands

IMPORTANT: Do not place jack stands under the frame rails.

Under The Front Suspension Crossmember - Preferred Front Location

IMPORTANT:
^ The jack stand support pads must not come in contact with the engine oil pan (2) or the front suspension monoleaf spring.
^ Carefully observe the following:
- Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack stand support pads and the vehicle.
- Make sure the jack stand support pads span at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
- Support only in the areas shown.

Under The Front Suspension Crossmember - Preferred Front Location:




Position the jack stand support pads as follows:
^ In the preferred location (3) if possible, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1)
^ In the optional location (4) if necessary, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).

Under The Front Suspension Crossmember - Optional Front Location

IMPORTANT:
^ The jack stand support pads must not come in contact with the front suspension monoleaf spring.
^ Carefully observe the following:
- Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack stand support pads and the vehicle.
- Make sure the jack stand support pads span at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
- Support only in the areas shown.

Under The Front Suspension Crossmember - Optional Front Location:




Position the jack stand support pads as follows:
Spanning the 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).

Under The Rear Suspension Crossmember

IMPORTANT:
^ The service jack lift pad must not come in contact with the rear suspension monoleaf spring.
^ Carefully observe the following:
- Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack lift pad and the vehicle.
- Make sure the jack lift pad spans at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
- Lift only in the areas shown.

Under The Rear Suspension Crossmember:




Position the service jack lift pad as follows:
Spanning the 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).