Lifting The following instructions must be carried out before raising the vehicle off the ground.
- Use a solid level ground surface.
- Apply hand brake.
- Select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector.
Note:
If the propeller shafts are to be removed, reference must be made to the relevant operation.
To avoid damage occurring to the under body components of the vehicle the following jacking procedures must be adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
- Body structure other than approved jacking points
- Bumpers
- Fuel lines
- Fuel tank
- Brake lines
- Front or rear suspension arms
- Transfer box
- Steering linkage
- Front or rear differential units
- Engine sump
- Automatic gearbox
NOTE:
For certain repair operations, it may be necessary to support the engine under the sump. In this case, a block of hardwood or a rubber block should be positioned on the jack lifting cup to protect sump.
Vehicle jack The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended for use in an emergency, for changing a tyre. DO NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to Owner's Handbook for vehicle jack location points and procedure. Never work under a vehicle supported solely by the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg, (3,300 lbs) load capacity must be used.
WARNING:
Do not commence work on the underside of the vehicle until suitable axle stands have been placed in their correct position. Always chock the wheels when jacking. The handbrake may be ineffective when the wheels are off the ground.
Raising and supporting the vehicle To assist in raising the vehicle, jacking points are provided as shown in the following illustrations.
Raising the front of the vehicle Apply handbrake, select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector and chock rear
wheels.
Axle stand positions - front
Raise vehicle to enable axle stands to be positioned under, either, the front sub-frame, or the recommended customer jacking points.
CAUTION:
Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between each axle stand and the jacking point to avoid damaging the body / component. If the propeller shafts are to be removed, select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox.
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on axle stands.
WARNING:
Always support the vehicle on axle stands when using a jack.
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
Raising the rear of the vehicle
Select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector and chock front wheels.
WARNING:
Always chock the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle.Axle stand positions - rear
Raise rear of vehicle to enable axle stands to be positioned under the rear sub-frame. Alternatively, the axle stands may be positioned under, either, the recommended customer jacking points or the front mounting points of the rear sub-frame.
CAUTION:
Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between each axle stand and the jacking point to avoid damaging the body / component. If any damage occurs to the washers on the front mounting points of the rear sub-frame, then the washers must be replaced.
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on axle stands.
WARNING:
Always support the vehicle on axle stands when using a jack.
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
Wheel-free lift The following warning must be read before attempting to lift the vehicle.
WARNING:
The vehicle cannot be supported safely in a wheel-free condition using the wheel-free facility of a four post ramp, and under no circumstances must this method be employedA wheel free condition may only be achieved on a four post ramp by raising each end of the vehicle and positioning axle stands beneath the recommended customer jacking points.
CAUTION:
Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between each axle stand and the jacking point to avoid damaging any components. If the propeller shafts are to be removed, select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox.
WARNING:
The front and rear suspension lower arms must NOT be used as lifting / jacking points. Alternatively, support the vehicle on an approved two post lift with the arms of the lift beneath the recommended customer jacking points.
CAUTION:
Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber block between the lifting equipment and the jacking points to avoid damaging any components. If the propeller shafts are to be removed, select NEUTRAL in the main gearbox.
Is it possible that my valve (small pedal on motocycle jack) is stuck inside and pressed in? Pumping lift pedal does absolutlely nothing.
If I must add oil, I would do so from the bottom oil reservoir point would I?
Please and thanks,
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