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Lifting And Jacking The Vehicle: Jacking

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When you are lifting a vehicle with a vehicle jack or a floor jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional support.

Under the Frame Rails (Front) 

Fig 1: Frame Rail Pad
GM4539174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE:

The floor jack pad must not contact rocker panel or the floor pan.

Position the floor jack pad under the frame rail pad (1).

Under the Rear Differential 

Fig 2: Center Of Rear Axle Differential
GM4539175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Position the floor jack pad under the center of the rear axle differential (1).

Do not damage the establisher bar.

Under the Frame Rail (Rear) 

Fig 3: Flat Part Of Frame
GM4539183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Position the jack under the flat part of the frame (1), just in front of the rear spring hanger.