Safety Features and Equipment
139
FRONT END JACKING POINTS 18592
REAR END JACKING POINTS 18593
WARNING
The suspension of the vehicle must be in the
normal ride position before jacking.
JACKING POINTS ON DRIVE AXLE 11005
JACKING POINTS ON FRONT AXLE 10005
JACKING POINTS ON IND. FRONT SUSPENSION 16139
WARNING
Always unload or retract the tag axle before
jacking the vehicle from the front and drive
axle jacking points to prevent damage to
suspension components.
JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE 11029
WARNING
The jacking points on the tag axle must be
used for raising the tag axle only.
Several kinds of hydraulic jacks can be used.
Only jack at the specified jacking points. Jack
must support the following capacities:
Front axle: 20,000 lb (9 100 kg);
Drive axle: 40,000 lb (18 200 kg).
HYDRAULIC JACK
To raise
: turn release valve clockwise. Insert
handle in socket and raise by pumping.
To lower
: remove handle and turn the release
valve slowly
counterclockwise.
Always keep ram and extension screw retracted
when jack is not in use.
Service
: Check oil level when jack fails to raise
to full height. Lower ram completely with release
valve open and jack in upright position, remove
filler plug and refill to level of filler hole with
hydraulic jack oil. Never use brake fluid
.