When using floor jack

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WARNING:

If the vehicle to be jacked up only at the front or rear end, be sure to block the wheels on ground in order to ensure safety.
After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it on stands. It is extremely dangerous to do any work on the vehicle raised on jack alone.

CAUTION:

Never apply jack against engine under cover, suspension parts (i.e., stabilizer, etc.) or vehicle floor, or it may get damaged.

In raising front or rear vehicle end off the floor by jacking, be sure to put the jack against the center portion of the front suspension frame (1) or rear differential (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Frame Or Rear Differential

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To perform service with either front or rear vehicle end jacked up, be sure to place safety stands (1) under chassis frame so that body is securely supported.

And then check to ensure that chassis frame does not slide on safety stands (1) and the vehicle is held stable for safety's sake.

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Stand Support Points

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