Jacking up the Tourer car
I need to put the front end up on stands to do some work.
I know where the jacking points are on the sills but I'm guessing that's where I need to put the stands. So where's the best place to jack it up leaving the sill points free? |
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Isn't the front tow eye a recognised jack point?
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Jack it up using the front central jack point. Place the stands under the sill jack pads. Remember to chock the rear wheels, a brick a side is sufficient. The front suspension and brakes can be 'played' with and anything requiring access as far back as the bulk head/plenum is reasonably easy. Solid as a rock like this. If at all worried or uncertain, 1) place the wheels you take off under the sills behind the axle stands, and 2) have someone else with you - not both under the car together though!
P.S do not try and jack it high enoug with the scissor jack in the emergency wheel kit, this is only for jacking under the sill pads to change a wheel and no higher! Use a quality trolley jack is best for any jacking work. |
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Maybe I need a bigger jack. |
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I've tried the central point, but do not have faith in my 2 tonne jack, always felt its seals were about to give way. With the jacking pads, I have always feared them being ripped up with my trolley jack, or slipping back and damaging the sill. So I always use the sub frame for axle stands and trolley jack. |
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