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Jack Stands and Jacks – Where to Position Them on a Citroën

Feb 3rd

Posted by Denis in SM

Question

This question came in recently, pertaining to the placement of jack stands and garage jacks under the car…

I just read your tip about getting under the car to check transmission worries, and you said to be sure to use jack stands.

1- where do I use my garage jack to lift the car?
2- where do I set the jack stands? More >

Car Check, Car Transmission, Citroën SM, Clutch, Denis, Garage Lift, H2, Lt, Running, Tech Tip, Worries