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Proper lifting vehicle
| Fig. 7. Position the jack on the front of the body
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Lifting the vehicle by using the jack that comes with driving tool, garage jack or stationary lift at the station. Places jacking points on each side of the body have a corresponding increase in seats. To raise the front of the car jack should be set under the enhanced seat (Fig. 7). Before to lift the car and apply the parking brake enclose Chock the front and rear wheel on the opposite side of the car. When using the jack or lift the garage, use the same lifting points on the car body. Always make sure that the ground under the jack or legs hard enough, and support will not go into the ground under the weight of the car. To avoid this under the heel of the jack ladders or under the wheels of the garage jack, you can put a wide board, which does not allow them to dive into the ground.
A warning In no case do not abut the jack to lift the car into the oil pan, transmission, auxiliary frame or the rear axle. |
Before lifting the rear of the vehicle include a reverse gear in the manual transmission or set the selector lever to position "P" parking on the automatic transmission.
| Fig. 8. The three-legged shell goats
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Three-legged shell support (Fig. 8) can be installed only on the side part of the body, but they must be used carefully, taking all measures to prevent damage to the car body.
It should be noted that the pin, which is regulated by a height of supports, is strong enough, so do not use it instead of other items, such as bolts. Special stand (Fig. 9) for the wheels or repair overpass are also designed for repairs under the vehicle. At the entrance to special supports make sure that they are exactly in front of the wheels to ensure that the car upon arrival right direction. For additional security at these stands often make excavation for the wheels of the car. It must be remembered that the Sharan above normal car, so it is less stable.
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