Under the Front Suspension Crossmember - Preferred Front Location

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points.

Important:

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Jacking - Under Front Suspension Crossmember (Preferred Front Location)

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The service jack lift pad must not come in contact with the engine oil pan (2) or the front suspension mono-leaf spring.
Carefully observe the following:
- Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack lift pad and the vehicle.
- Make sure the jack lift pad spans at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
- Lift only in the areas shown.

Position the service jack lift pad as follows:

In the preferred location (3) if possible, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).
In the optional location (4) if necessary, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).