Land Rover Defender: Preliminary Advice, Jacking

PRELIMINARY ADVICE

WARNING: Make sure that the vehicle is stable before completing any work.

CAUTION: Make sure the deployable side steps are set to 'Roof Access' mode (if equipped). Do not jack or lift on the side step mount brackets.

NOTES:

• There is some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• Vehicles equipped with air suspension must be set to 'off-road' height when lifted. Return the vehicle to 'normal ride height' when the vehicle is removed from the lift.

The following instructions must be adhered to before raising the vehicle off the ground:

• Position the vehicle on a solid, level surface.
• Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
• Select Park 'P' with the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).

JACKING

VEHICLE JACK

WARNING: Do not work under a vehicle supported only by the vehicle jack, make sure the vehicle is supported with axle stands.

The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended for use in an emergency such as installing the spare wheel at the roadside. DO NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner's Handbook for the vehicle jack location points and jacking procedures.

HYDRAULIC JACK

WARNING: Make sure that the axle stands are correctly positioned and the vehicle is stable before completing any work.

A hydraulic jack with a minimum lifting capacity of 2000 kg (4,410 lbs) must be used.

FRONT END JACKING

WARNING: Always chock the rear wheels when jacking the front of the vehicle.

CAUTION: Position suitable material between the axle stands and the sill to prevent damage.

1. Sill jacking point
2. Front subframe jacking point

To raise the vehicle, jack on the sill jacking points (1).

Position axle stands under the front subframe jacking points (2).

With the vehicle at the desired height, carefully lower the jack until the vehicle rests on the axle stand (2).

Reverse the procedure when removing the vehicle from the axle stands.

REAR END JACKING

WARNING: Always chock the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle.

CAUTION: Position suitable material between the axle stands and the sill to prevent damage.

1. Sill jacking point
2. Rear subframe jacking point

To raise the vehicle, jack on the sill jacking points (1).

Position axle stands under the rear subframe(2).

With the vehicle at the desired height, carefully lower the jack until the vehicle rests on the axle stand (2).

Reverse the procedure when removing the vehicle from the axle stands.

RAISING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

WARNINGS:

• When jacking the front end first:
  • Chock the rear wheels.
• When jacking the rear end first:
  • Chock the front wheels.

CAUTION: Position suitable material between the axle stands and the sill to prevent damage.

1. Sill jacking point
2. Rear subframe jacking point
3. Front subframe jacking point

To raise the vehicle, jack on the sill jacking points (1).

Position axle stands under the rear subframe (2) or the front subframe jacking points (3).

With the vehicle at the desired height, carefully lower the jack until the vehicle rests on the axle stand (2) and (3).

Reverse the procedure when removing the vehicle from the axle stands.

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