Title: Identify and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands.
Course: Automotive Technology I (MLR 2-Year Program) (20104-I) > Section: Foundational Tasks: Shop and Personal Safety

Identification and use should include

- following manufacturer recommendations for jack placement
- ensuring the vehicle is on level ground before jacking
- selecting jacks and jack stands that are rated for the capacity of the vehicle on which the service is to be performed.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should proper jack placement be checked?
- Why are jack stands used to support a vehicle?