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1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels

Introduction

In order to perform several of the repair guides for the Volvo 740, the rear wheels of the car must be raised off the ground. This guide will show you how to do this using a hydraulic car jack and jack stands.

What you need

  1. 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels, 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn car off and remove keys from ignition.

    • Place car in park (automatic) or neutral (manual).

    • Engage parking brake.

  3. 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels: step 2, image 1 of 2 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use hydraulic jack on frame of car to raise car.

    • Place jack head underneath frame couple (pictured).

    • Only necessary to jack the car until the wheels are just off the ground.

  4. 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels: step 3, image 1 of 2 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Rear Wheels: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Place jack stand on frame of car and remove jack.

    • Do not work under car supported only by hydraulic jack, serious injury or death may result.

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Isaac Nitschke

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