Situations Where A Scissor Lift Cannot Be Used

The car may have its center of gravity behind the support jacking points. Therefore, a scissor lift cannot be used for work that means that the center of gravity will shift backwards, e.g. if the engine needs lifting out of the vehicle.

For work that affects the center of gravity, instead use a 2 post lift or in ground lift.

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

1. Standard jacking points
2. Support jacking points
3. Normal center of gravity
4. Centre of gravity on cars where the powertrain is lifted out of the vehicle

The image illustrates why only the vehicle's standard jacking points (1) may be used for removal work that affects the center of gravity.