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Using a Floor Jack

Using a Floor Jack

Shaun MacDonald and 6 other contributors

Last updated on July 8, 2024

5 - 10 minutes

Easy

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Step 1 Using a Floor Jack

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Place the hydraulic floor jack under the vehicle until the saddle is directly under the crossmember.
The crossmember is the long metal support beam that runs underneath from the front fender to the rear fender on both sides of the car.
The saddle is the round metal part of the jack that moves upward as you pump the jack up.

Step 2 Using floor jack to lift car.

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Push downward on the jack's lever to lift the saddle upward so that it contacts the crossmember. Continue pushing downward on the lever to lift the car upward.

Step 3

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Place the jack stand under the jack mounting point.
The jack mounting point is a metallic protrusion beneath each of the car doors.

Step 4

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Raise the jack stand until it contacts the jack mounting point.
In the event the floor jack fails, the jack stand is designed to prevent the car from falling.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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