Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 F Doc ID: RM0000018UP001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS

1. NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN JACKING UP VEHICLE

(a) The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up / lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily loaded vehicle.

(b) When removing heavy parts such as the engine and transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle may shift. To stabilize the vehicle, place a balance weight in a location where it will not roll or shift, or use a mission jack to hold the jacking support.

2. NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT

(a) Follow the safety procedures outlined in the lift instruction manual.

(b) Use precautionary measures to prevent the free wheel beam from damaging the tires or wheels.

(c) Use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.

3. NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STAND

(a) Work on a level surface. Use wheel chocks at all times.

(b) Set the jack and safety stands to the specified locations of the vehicle accurately.

(c) When jacking up the vehicle, first release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

(d) When jacking up the entire vehicle:

(1) When jacking up the front wheels first, make sure wheel chocks are behind the rear wheels.

(2) When jacking up the rear wheels first, make sure wheel chocks are in front of the front wheels.

(e) When jacking up only the front or rear wheels of the vehicle:

(1) Before jacking up the front wheels, place wheel chocks on both sides of the rear wheels.

(2) Before jacking up the rear wheels, place wheel chocks on both sides of the front wheels.

(f) When lowering a vehicle that only has its front or rear wheels jacked up:

(1) Before lowering the front wheels, make sure wheel chocks are in front of the rear wheels.

(2) Before lowering the rear wheels, make sure wheel chocks are behind the front wheels.

(g) It is extremely dangerous to perform any work on a vehicle raised on a jack alone, even for work that can be finished quickly. Safety stands must be used to support the vehicle.

  • JACK POSITION

Front: Engine under cover

Rear: Differential carrier

CAUTION:

When jacking-up the vehicle, make sure the vehicle is not carrying any extra weight.

  • SCREW TYPE JACK POSITION

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  • SUPPORT POSITION

Safety stand and swing arm type lift

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NOTICE:

When jacking up the vehicle with the engine running, turn off the active height control suspension with the height control switch.

(h) Swing Arm Type Lift

NOTICE:

When lifting the vehicle, place the supports correctly at the positions shown in the illustration.

(i) Plate Type Lift

NOTICE:

Never use the plate type lift. Using it to lift up the vehicle will cause the body shape to warp.