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Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle: Notes

WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
CAUTION: When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.
Fig 1: Vehicle Lift Points
GM476530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Wheel Lift Point
2 Rear Hoist Pad
3 Front Hoist Pad
4 Front Suspension Lift Point
5 Front Crossmember Lift Point