Roadside Repairs 0•7
1380 Rover 800 Series Remake
Jacking, towing and wheel changing
Jacking
The jack supplied with the vehicle tool kit
should only be used for changing the
roadwheels - see “Wheel changing” later in
this Section. When carrying out any other kind
of work, raise the vehicle using a hydraulic (or
“trolley”) jack, and always supplement the
jack with axle stands positioned under the
vehicle jacking points (see illustration).
When using a hydraulic jack or axle stands,
always position the jack head or axle stand
head under one of the relevant jacking points.
To raise the front of the vehicle, position the
jack head under the front towing eye which is
welded to the longitudinal support member
running under the engine. Do not position the
jack under the longitudinal member itself, or
under the sump or any of the steering or
suspension components.
To raise the rear of the vehicle, position the
jack head under the rear towing eye which is
welded to the reinforcement panel under the
spare wheel carrier.
If the side of the vehicle is to be raised,
position the jack head under the reinforced
areas at the front or rear of the side sills.
The jack supplied with the vehicle also
locates in the reinforced areas of the side sills.
Ensure that the jack head is correctly engaged
before attempting to raise the vehicle.
Never work under, around or near a raised
vehicle unless it is adequately supported in at
least two places.
Jacking points and axle stand locations
1 Front towing eye - used for raising the front of the car
2 Reinforced sill area - used for raising the side of the car, or
supporting on axle stands
3 Front chassis member - used for supporting the car on axle
stands
4 Rear chassis member - used for supporting the car on axle stands
5 Reinforced sill area - used for raising the side of the car, or
supporting on axle stands
6 Rear towing eye - used for raising the rear of the car
7 Square tubular chassis sections - Not suitable for jacking or
supporting
8 Suspension components - Not suitable for jacking or supporting
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