Standard Procedure - Hoisting
| 1 - FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST) |
| 1 - CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL LIFT) |
| 1 - OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL LIFT) |
| 2 - ALTERNATE LIFTING LOCATIONS |
| 2 - FLOOR JACK |
| 3 - DRIVE ON HOIST |
The hoisting and jack lifting points provided are for a complete vehicle. When the engine or rear suspension is removed from a vehicle, the center of gravity is altered making some hoisting conditions unstable. Properly support or secure vehicle to hoisting device when these conditions exist. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
Do not position hoisting device on any suspension component, including the front or rear suspension crossmembers. Do not hoist on the front and rear bumpers, the lower radiator crossmember, or the front engine mount.
Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by placing a floor jack midway between the front and rear wheels. This practice may result in permanent damage to the body.
Due to variations in hoist design it may be necessary to use the secondary lift points to avoid damage to the body or trim parts.
Refer to Owner's Manual provided with vehicle for proper emergency jacking procedures.
The following highlighted locations are provided to identify safe and effective lifting areas for the MP. In the event that the standard SAE lift pads and/or appropriate lift arm lengths are not available to meet the sill molding openings for flange lifting (1), the alternate lift point locations shown in illustration (2) should be utilized.
A hoist with asymmetrical hoist arms can not be adjusted to a position which will allow the hoist adapters to engage the service hoisting locations on the down standing weld flange (1) on the sill at both the rear and the front of the vehicle. Therefore, the secondary service hoisting location will need to be used at the front of the vehicle. The secondary front service hoisting location is the front torque box.
When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift the vehicle and support the raised vehicle with jack stands.
A floor jack or any lifting device must never be used on any part of the underbody other than the described areas.
There are SAE approved triangles (2) in the body indicating where the lifting points are for the vehicle.