Fig. 5. Raising the front of the car.
When installing the lift, be careful not to dent the lower mudguard. To lift the rear of the vehicle, place the lift under the main gear housing, as shown in Fig. 6.
Fig. 6. Raising the rear of the car.
The jack from the tool kit supplied with the vehicle should be placed in the sockets located on both sides at the bottom of the body behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel (Fig. 7). It is not allowed to install the jack under the engine oil pan, gearbox housing, etc., as this may cause serious damage.
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Fig. 7. Installation location (1) of the jack. There is a similar place on the rear side.
Before lifting the front part of a vehicle with a manual transmission, engage reverse gear; with an automatic transmission, move the control lever to the drive position and apply the parking brake.
When installing a jack or stands, pay special attention to the condition of the surface to avoid the jack's support surface sinking into the ground.
To avoid damage to the paintwork of the body when lifting the car with a jack or placing it on stands, place rubber pads on the supporting surfaces and use V-shaped supporting surfaces, as shown in Fig. 8.
Fig. 8. Shape of the supporting surface.
The most convenient and safe way to lift a car is with the help of special lifts, which allow you to quickly and efficiently perform all work on the lower part of the car body and suspension.