Lift And Support Points - Honda 2011 Odyssey Body Repair Manual

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Lift and Support Points

NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components
such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the
vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall
safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from
the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change,
causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.
Vehicle Lift
1. Position the lift pads (A) under the vehicle's front
support points (B) and rear support points (C).
Be sure the lift pads are properly placed to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
B
2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently
to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the lift to its full height, and inspect the vehicle
support points for solid contact with the lift pads.
Safety Stands
To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same
support points as for a vehicle lift. Always use safety
stands when working on or under any vehicle that is
supported only by a jack.
1-8
A C
Floor Jack
1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking
brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift
lever in P.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket
(A) or the rear jacking bracket (B). Center the jacking
bracket on the jack lift platform (C), and jack up the
vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it.
Be sure the lift floor jack is properly placed to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
A
4. Position the safety stands under the support points,
and adjust them so the vehicle is level side-to-side.
5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
B
C