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circumstances be directly in contact with the leaf spring. Therefore
ALWAYS use a protective plate between the jack and the leaf
spring.
– Always use stands to support the chassis when carrying out
repairs or service under a vehicle which rests on a jack.
– Do not carry out any work underneath a vehicle that is only
supported by a jack or lifting gear.
13.8 JACKING UP THE AIR SPRUNG FRONT AXLE
WARNING! Use the indicated jacking points of the vehicle and
support the vehicle when jacking up. Otherwise the vehicle can fall off
the jack, resulting in the vehicle getting jammed or damaged. This can
lead to dangerous situations and serious injury.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
– Before jacking always secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away by applying the park brake and/or using wheel chocks. Never
release the park brake while the vehicle is jacked up.
– Always position the jack on a firm and level surface. If the surface
is not firm, place the jack on a support plate.
– When jacking up an air sprung front axle, position the jack only
under the special fixing bracket.
NOTE: Make sure that the top plate falls in to the
chamber in the special fixing bracket.
– If, as a result of a flat tyre, there is insufficient height to place the
jack, roll the wheel on to a solid increase.
– Always use stands to support the chassis when working under a
vehicle resting on a jack or lifting device.
– Do not perform any work underneath a vehicle when the vehicle
rests on a jack or lifting device.
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