2007 Liberty KJ Factory Service Manual 0 - LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE

HOISTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE

Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle lifting procedures.

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used to lift a Jeep vehicle . Support the vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the front and rear ends of the frame rails.



CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a Jeep vehicle with a floor jack positioned under:

  • A body side sill.
  • A steering linkage component.
  • A drive shaft.
  • The engine or transmission oil pan.
  • The fuel tank.
  • A front suspension arm.
  • Transfer case.

NOTE: Use the correct sub-frame rail or frame rail lifting locations only.


HOIST

Refer to the Owner's Manual for emergency vehicle lifting procedures.

A vehicle can be lifted with:

  • A single-post, frame-contact hoist.
  • A twin-post, chassis hoist.
  • A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly.

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT 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.