Need help with lifting my car!

[LeeS97Z28]

Hi Everybody!
I have got a 1997 formula and I need to change back and front brakes, but I don't know what spots to place a jack to lift the car long enough to change brakes on each wheel.

Do any of you guys have pictures that could show me the right spots? Or could you guide me to the right positions. I could let a local garage do it but I'm afraid that they would mess my car up trying to lift it in the wrong areas.

Thanks guys in advance for all your help! Lee!

[Phil]

Hoist points

I have the shop manual that shows the hoist points, but I don't know how to add images. The rear axle and front, lower control arms are simple enough. The other points are the frame contact points for the supplied jack. These are the only points that are listed.

[LeeS97Z28]

Hi Phil!

You could email the pictures to me if you would like. My email address is lees@southern.wvnet.edu.

Thanks for your help! Lee!

[Injuneer]

There are black plastic pads on the front subframes, right behind the front fender/door seam. They are actually marked "do not lift" or something like that, but that caution applies to the sheet metal, not the pads themselves.

In the back, any of the box section subframes can be used as a lift or support point.

Look at where the lift contact points are in these photos:

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03545a.jpg

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03551a.jpg

[Phil]

Thanks. I have always assumed that the plastic was off limits. It will certainly make life easier.

[sneitzel]

Thanks. I have always assumed that the plastic was off limits. It will certainly make life easier.

Me too. I learned something today.
Thanks Injuneer!