Volvo 240 - Manual (Page 94)

1987 Volvo 240
should be secured according to the above illustration to avoid any disturbing rattle. Make sure that the
spare wheel is secured.
Before using the jack make sure the car is standing on firm, level ground. Apply the parking brake and
place the transmission in either first or reverse gear. If equipped with automatic transmission place the
selector lever in position P. Block the wheels standing on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.
There is a jack attachment adjacent to each side wheel location. Hang the jack from the attachment as
shown in the illustration and crank while simultaneously guiding the base to the ground. Before raising
the car check that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment.
WARNING!
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Never crawl under a car supported by a jack.
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Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other job use stands to support
the end of the car being worked on.
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Apply the parking brake, engage first or reverse gear (pos. P for cars equipped with automatic
transmission).
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Block the wheels standing on the ground. Use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
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The jack should stand on firm, level ground.
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The jack should be kept well-greased.
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Do not rotate a raised rear wheel if the car is equipped with a limited slip differential. This will also
rotate the opposite wheel (on the ground) and the car may slide off the jack.
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