1985-1988 Volvo 740 Jacking Front Wheels

In order to perform several of the repair...

iFixit Library 1985-1988 Volvo 740 Very easy 5 minutes Guide 3854

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Before you begin

In order to perform several of the repair guides for the Volvo 740, the front 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.

Step 1

Repair step

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Turn car off and remove keys from ignition.
Place car in park (automatic) or neutral (manual).
Engage parking brake.

Step 2

Repair step

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Use hydraulic jack on frame of car to raise car.
Place jack head underneath frame of car.
Only necessary to jack the car until the wheels are just off the ground.

Step 3

Repair step

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Place jack stand on frame of car and remove jack.
Do no work under car supported only by hydraulic jack, serious injury or death may occur.