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Subject:Re: Where do I place the floor jack ?
From:Bill Davidson
Date:Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:21:31 -0700

> Haynes page REF-5 says to place a block of wood on the floor jack and
> lifting under 'the rear axle final drive casing' (which I presume means
the
> transmission casing section that is inline with the rear axles?)
> This would require lifting just once and setting the jackstands on each
side
> at the ends of the rear frame crossmember.
> Bentley says don't do this or damage may result.
>
> Any comments on how you jack it up?

Play it safe and go with Bentley on this one.... my opinion.
Bill