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INTRODUCTION - GENERAL RULES OF MAINTENANCE OPERATION 01-17
VEHICLE JACKING AND SUPPORTING POSITION

1. Pay attention to the vehicle condition when jacking
(a). Principle: Be sure to jack vehicle under no-load condition, never perform this 01
operation under load condition.
(b). The center of gravity of the whole vehicle will be changed after removing heavy
parts such as engine and transmission. Always place balance block to prevent
vehicle overturn, or use jack for support in a position specified for jacking.
2. Precautions for using jack and four-post lift
(a). Always perform safe operation in accordance with the instruction of this manual.
(b). Never try to lift tire by crowbar to avoid the wheel and tire damage.
(c). Park the vehicle in a flat road surface, and tighten the parking brake.
(d). Turn the gear lever to the position of reverse gear.
(e). Always use the limit stop to block the wheel in the diagonal direction to the position
need to be jacked.
(f). Use jack with rubber pads or four-post lift to jack the vehicle.
DANGER:
Be sure to jack the vehicle in the specified jacking position.

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