jack points TOYOTA TACOMA 1997 Owners Manual

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Two-wheel drive models
Four-wheel drive models5. Position the
jack at the correct jack
points as shown.
Make sure the j ack is positioned on a l evel
and solid place. JACK POINTS:
Two-wheel drive models
FrontÐUnder the frame side rail RearÐUnder the rear axle housing
Four-wheel drive models
FrontÐUnder the front suspension cross member
RearÐUnder the rear axle housing
6. After making sure that no one is in the vehicle, raise it high enough so
that the spare tire can be installed.
Remember you will need more ground
clearance when putting in the spare tire than when removing the flat tire.
Normal cab modelsÐTo raise the vehicle,
insert the jack handle into the jack (it is a
loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack
touches the vehicle and begins to lift,
double-check that it is properly posi- tioned.
ÐPositioning the jack
ÐRaising your vehicle