GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.

Notice: Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure:

   • Remove or secure all of the vehicle's contents in order to avoid any shifting or any movement that may occur during the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment weight rating must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle and any vehicle contents.
   • The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment must meet the operational standards of the lifting equipment or jacking equipment's manufacturer.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure on a clean, hard, dry, level surface.
   • Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure only at the identified lift points. DO NOT allow the lifting equipment or jacking equipment to contact any other vehicle components.
Failure to perform the previous steps could result in damage to the lifting equipment or the jacking equipment, the vehicle, and/or the vehicle's contents.

Automotive Lift and Floor Jack Contact Points


Object Number: 182115  Size: LH
Floor Jacking at Front Frame (1998 W Chevy)
Suspension Contact Lift at Rear Suspension (1998 W Chevy)
Suspension Contact Lift at Rear Suspension (1998 W Chevy)
Frame Contact Hoist at Front Pinchweld Flange
Frame Contact Hoist at Front Pinchweld Flange
Frame Contact Hoist at Rear Pinchweld Flange
Frame Contact Hoist at Rear Pinchweld Flange
Suspension Contact Lift at Rear Suspension (1998 W Chevy)
Suspension Contact Lift at Rear Suspension (1998 W Chevy)
Floor Jacking at Center of Rear Suspension (1998 W Chevy)
(1)Floor Jacking Location --Front
(2)Suspension Contact Lift--Front Location
(3)Frame Contact Lift --Front Location
(4)Frame Contact Lift --Rear Location
(5)Suspension Contact Lift --Rear Location
(6)Floor Jacking Location --Rear

Lifting the Vehicle with a Frame-Contact Lift

When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the front lift pads at the front pinchweld flanges and place the rear lift pads at the rear pinchweld flanges.

Front Hoist Pads


Object Number: 182111  Size: SH

Rear Hoist Pads


Object Number: 182108  Size: SH

Lifting the Vehicle with a Suspension-Contact Lift

When lifting the vehicle with a suspension-contact lift, place the front post lift points at the lower control arms. Lift the rear of the vehicle with the rear post lift points ONLY at the rear wheels.

Front Lift Pads


Object Number: 191496  Size: SH

Rear Lift Pads


Object Number: 191490  Size: SH

Lifting the Vehicle with a Floor Jack

When lifting front the vehicle with a floor jack, place the floor jack lift pad at the center of the front frame rail. Lift the rear of the vehicle by placing the floor jack lift pad at the center of the rear suspension.

Under The Front Frame Rail


Object Number: 191480  Size: SH

Under The Rear Suspension


Object Number: 191486  Size: SH

Supporting the Vehicle with Jackstands

Place jackstands ONLY under strong and stable vehicle structures.