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How to Lift a Car Using a Trolley Jack

Need to do some work under your car? Follow these steps to make sure you do it the right way.

1. Block the wheels opposite of the end you are jacking. If jacking the rear, block the front wheels with 2x4 or bricks. If jacking the front, you can probably set the parking brake as well as that should prevent the rear wheels from moving.
2. Chose a sturdy point on the car to place jack under (a place that won't get damaged).If you jack from the side under the body, you can crush sheet metal as well as damage the car.
3. Use jack st as well as s or blocks of wood (not cinder blocks!) to support the car in case the jack fails or slips. Don't work under the car with the jack alone. If it fails, you will get crushed.
4. When finished with the work, remove the blocks or st as well as s, release the jack as well as take it from under the vehicle.

• The owner's manual may show proper jacking points. Carefully check your jacking point for hoses, fuel lines as well as wires. You can damage brake lines as well as other parts if you put the jack against them.

• Hydraulic jacks can slip or bleed down slowly. Use blocks so you don't get hurt.

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Added: Thu Feb 02 2006

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