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For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.

Notice: Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure:

   • Remove or secure all of the vehicle's contents in order to avoid any shifting or any movement that may occur during the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment weight rating must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle and any vehicle contents.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment must meet the operational standards of the lifting equipment or jacking equipment's manufacturer.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure on a clean, hard, dry, level surface.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure only at the identified lift points. DO NOT allow the lifting equipment or jacking equipment to contact any other vehicle components.
Failure to perform the previous steps could result in damage to the lifting equipment or the jacking equipment, the vehicle, and/or the vehicle's contents.

Automotive Lift and Floor Jack Contact Points


Object Number: 182115  Size: LH
(1)Floor Jacking-Front Location
(2)Suspension Contact Lift-Front Location
(3)Frame Contact Lift-Front Location
(4)Frame Contact Lift-Rear Location
(5)Suspension Contact Lift-Rear Location
(6)Floor Jacking-Rear Location

Vehicle Lifting-Frame Contact Lift

Front Lift Pads


Object Number: 182111  Size: SH

When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the front lift pads at the front pinchweld flanges.

Rear Lift Pads


Object Number: 182108  Size: SH

When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the rear lift pads at the rear pinchweld flanges.

Vehicle Lifting-Suspension Contact Lift


Object Number: 182117  Size: SH

When lifting the vehicle with a suspension-contact lift, place the front post lift points at the lower control arms in the area shown (1). Lift the rear of the vehicle with the rear post lift points ONLY under the rear wheels.

Vehicle Jacking

Under the Front Frame


Object Number: 182102  Size: SH

When lifting the front of the vehicle with a floor jack, place the floor jack lift pad at the center of the front frame.

Under the Center of the Rear Suspension


Object Number: 182105  Size: SH

Lift the rear of the vehicle by placing the floor jack lift pad at the center of the rear suspension.

Supporting the Vehicle with Jackstands

Important: Place jackstands ONLY under strong and stable vehicle structures.

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.

Notice: Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure:

   • Remove or secure all of the vehicle's contents in order to avoid any shifting or any movement that may occur during the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment weight rating must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle and any vehicle contents.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment must meet the operational standards of the lifting equipment or jacking equipment's manufacturer.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure on a clean, hard, dry, level surface.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure only at the identified lift points. DO NOT allow the lifting equipment or jacking equipment to contact any other vehicle components.
Failure to perform the previous steps could result in damage to the lifting equipment or the jacking equipment, the vehicle, and/or the vehicle's contents.


Object Number: 353274  Size: SH

Refer to the above image for the frame contact hoist (1), floor jack (2), and the suspension contact hoist (3) lifting points for this vehicle.

Frame Contact Hoist

Front Hoist Pads


Object Number: 243702  Size: SH

Important: The front hoist pads (1) must not contact the rocker panels, the front fenders, or the floor pan.

Position the (frame contact) front hoist pads (1) as follows:

    • Under the front frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.
    • The long sides of the pads parallel to the frame rails.

Rear Hoist Pads


Object Number: 153805  Size: SH

Important: The rear hoist pads must not contact the rocker panels to the outside of the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements or the floor pan.

Position the (frame contact) rear hoist pads as follows:

    • Under the rear frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.
    • The long sides of the pads perpendicular to the frame rails.
    • The outer edge of the pads aligned with the outer edge of the rear frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.

Suspension Contact Hoist

Front Lift


Object Number: 153800  Size: SH

Position the (suspension contact) front lift under the outer edge of the front suspension lower control arms.

Rear Lift


Object Number: 153801  Size: SH

Position the (suspension contact) rear lift under the rear tire and wheel assemblies.

Floor Jacks

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

Important: The floor jack pad must not contact the rocker panel to the outside of the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements or the floor pan.

Position the floor jack pad under the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.

Under the Front Suspension Crossmember


Object Number: 261496  Size: SH

Position the floor jack (2) pad as follows:

    • Spanning at least two of the (front suspension crossmember) (1) rear reinforcement ribs (preferred location).
    • Spanning both of the (front suspension crossmember) (1) front reinforcement ribs (optional location).

Under the Rear Suspension Crossmember


Object Number: 261497  Size: SH

Important: The floor jack (2) pad must not be placed under the rear suspension crossmember (3) front reinforcement rib.

Position the floor jack (2) pad as shown in the illustration.

Under the Front Control Arm


Object Number: 402470  Size: SH

Position the jack as shown in the illustration.

Jack Stands

Under the Frame Rails

Important: The jack stands must not contact the rocker panels, the front fenders or the floor pan.

Position the jack stands as follows:

Under the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.

Under the Front Suspension Crossmember

Position the jack stands as follows:

    • Spanning at least two of the (front suspension crossmember) rear reinforcement ribs (preferred location).
    • Spanning both of the (front suspension crossmember) front reinforcement ribs (optional location).

Under the Rear Suspension Crossmember

Important: The jack stands must not be placed under the (rear suspension crossmember) front reinforcement rib.

Position the jack stands as follows:

Spanning both of the (rear suspension crossmember) rear reinforcement ribs.