Tracker LS2 2020 - Lifting the Vehicle; Lifting Front; Lifting Rear; Lowering Vehicle

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LIFTING THE VEHICLE
Read andcomplywith all of the followingwarningsand lifting procedurestoprevent the
possibility of the vehicle falling andcausing seriousinjury or death.
For some maintenance procedures, it is necessary to lift the vehicle. Comply with the following warnings and follow
the lifting procedure to ensure the safety of you, your vehicle and surroundings.
The vehiclemust be on a firm and levelsurface for lifting.
Remain constantly aware that the vehicle
is not stableduring the lifting process.
Place the jack andjack stands only in the areas indicated in the following illustration.
Do not get underavehicleuntil it’s stability on the jack standsisverified; never get
underavehiclewhile it is on a jack alone.
Put wheel chocks in front and behind all wheels that are not being lifted.
Do not allow anyone to remain or getonthe vehicle at any time during the lifting process
or whenthe vehicle is lifted.
Whenperforming any service to the drive train, lift the drive wheels off the ground.
LiftingFront
1. Chock the rear wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling back-
ward.
2. Put a jack under the center of the front axle.
3. Raise the vehicle with the jack.
4. Install jack stands under the front frame cross member as
shown.
5. Lower the vehicle until it rests on the jack stands.
6. Remove the jack.
7. Confirm that the vehicle is stable on the jack stands before
proceeding with any service.
Lifting Rear
1. Chock the front wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling for-
ward.
2. Put a jack under the center of the rear frame cross member.
3. Raise the vehicle with the jack.
4. Install jack stands under each end of the rear axle.
5. Lower the vehicle until it rests on the jack stands.
6. Remove the jack.
7. Confirm that the vehicle is stable on the jack stands before
proceeding with any service.
LoweringVehicle
1. Make sure chocks are still in place on any wheels that
remain on the ground.
2. Put the jack in the same location that was used to raise the
vehicle.
3. Raise the vehicle enough to remove the jack stands. Remove the jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
4. Slowly lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack.
Tools
• jack
• jack stands (4)
• wheel chocks
Center of
Front Axle
Flat Portion
of Frame
Outer Ends
of Rear Axle