Maintenance - 4.3, Jacking Points

[shcm]

In addition to the information supplied in the owner's manual, here is some information on the vehicle jacking points for the RAV 4.3.

Please remember:

• Don't jack up a heavily loaded vehicle.
  
• If you're removing a heavy part (e.g. engine), the centre of gravity of the vehicle is likely to shift as you do it.
  
• Don't work under a vehicle just supported by the jack - it's not worth the risk.
  
• Use correctly placed wheel chocks if appropriate.
  

Above all, always follow the appropriate safety precautions.

If you have side steps fitted, there is some information on side jacking points here:

Click Here - Jacking with Side Steps

The central jacking positions for the 4.3 are:

• Front: Engine under cover
  
• Rear: Body lower back panel - You'll need a long reach jack.
  

The rear lower back panel 4.3 jacking area:

A slighly out of focus, 4.3 front jacking area:

The information is supplied in good faith, but TOC and any of its members accept no liability for any damage, injury or loss sustained through use of the information provided.

Please work safely.

[webleymk3]

Andy, using a hydraulic jack on the side rims buckles them. Where is the best jacking point in this case?

[jolly-friar]

Andy, using a hydraulic jack on the side rims buckles them. Where is the best jacking point in this case?

Try using an ice hockey puck... honest ! ( as suggested by Charlie )

They are made of strong rubber, and if you cut a grove down the middle the sill fits into it.

What we did was to buy four, and then you can raise the car on axle stands, putting a puck at the top of each one..

[Big Kev]

Next time you are through this way, Webz, will show ye where to jack with trolley jack so ye dinnae end up with totally pucked door sills.