Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair

2010 Mazda CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L TurboSECTION Service and Repair



JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

Jacking Positions

WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and block the wheels.

- Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.

Front

NOTE:
- To prevent obstruction between the jack body and front bumper when the jack body is inserted, use a low-floor type jack

- Near the center or the front crossmember.






Rear

2WD
- Near the center of the rear crossmember.






AWD
- At the center of the rear differential.






Vehicle Lift Positions, Safety Stand Positions

WARNING:
- Lifting a vehicle that is not stabilized is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift horizontally by adjusting the height of the support at the end of the arm of the lift.

NOTE:
- The arrow at the rear of the vehicle indicates that it is the same as the illustration for the front of the vehicle.

- Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.
Front





Rear






CAUTION:
- For vehicles with side step molding, be careful not to damage the side step molding by hitting it with auto-lift arms or a safety stand.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.