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Futura FHD2/FMD2 E6
INSTRUCTIONS FOR JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
Lifting, jacking up and supporting
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1.4 PLACING AXLE SUPPORTS UNDER THE
FRAME
Support points
The support points are strengthened locations in the frame
where workshop axle supports can be placed.
Supporting order for a 2-axle vehicle
1. Raise the vehicle to a height that is higher than the axle
supports.
2. At the front of the vehicle, place the axle supports under
the support points (A).
3. At the rear of the vehicle, place the axle supports under
the support points (B). Use workshop axle supports with
a spindle.
First, read the instructions concerning
8 - 1.2 Wheel lifts (

1 - 4) and 8 - 1.3 Central
lifting columns (

1 - 6) .
Read the instructions provided with the lifting
equipment to see whether the lifting equipment can
be placed under the vehicle without the use of axle
supports. If not, use workshop axle supports.
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A
C
B B
A
A
A
C
The vehicle may only be supported at the
frame's indicated support points.
Always work safely and follow the safety
instructions supplied with the axle supports.
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Workshop axle support
Make sure the difference in height between
the axle supports placed on the left-hand and
right-hand sides of the vehicle is no more
than 5 mm. Use the spindle to minimize the
height difference just before resting the
vehicle on the axle supports.