Jacking an Automatic Transmission Car
Safety First
Before you start jacking up your car, it’s important to take some safety precautions. First, park your car on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Then, put wheel chocks behind the wheels opposite the ones you’ll be jacking up. This will help to prevent your car from rolling while you’re working on it.
Once you’ve taken these safety precautions, you can begin jacking up your car. To do this, you’ll need a jack and a jack stand. Place the jack in the designated jacking point for your car. You can usually find these points by looking in your car’s owner’s manual. Once you’ve found the jacking point, carefully lift your car until it’s high enough to work on.
Once your car is jacked up, you can place the jack stand next to the jack. This will help to support your car and prevent it from falling if the jack fails.
Jacking Points
When jacking up an automatic transmission car, it’s important to use the designated jacking points. These points are located on the frame of your car and are designed to support the weight of the vehicle. Using the wrong jacking points can damage your car’s frame.
To find the jacking points on your car, consult your owner’s manual. Once you’ve found the jacking points, place the jack in one of the points and carefully lift your car until it’s high enough to work on.
Lifting the Car
Once you’ve placed the jack in the jacking point, you can begin lifting your car. To do this, slowly pump the jack handle. As you pump, keep an eye on the car and make sure that it’s lifting evenly. If the car is lifting unevenly, stop pumping and adjust the jack. Once the car is lifted to the desired height, stop pumping and secure the jack with the locking pin.
Placing the Jack Stands
Once the car is lifted, you can place the jack stands next to the jack. To do this, carefully lower the car onto the jack stands. Make sure that the jack stands are stable and that the car is resting securely on them. Once the car is secure, you can remove the jack.
Lowering the Car
Once you’ve finished working on your car, you can lower it back to the ground. To do this, slowly release the locking pin on the jack stand. As you release the pin, carefully lower the car until it’s resting on the ground. Once the car is on the ground, remove the jack stands.
Conclusion
Jacking up an automatic transmission car is a relatively simple process, but it’s important to take safety precautions and use the designated jacking points. By following the steps in this guide, you can safely jack up your car and perform the necessary repairs or maintenance.
