Robin Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 I need to bleed the brakes so plan to Jack the rear of the car so I can take both wheels off at the same time. Is it ok to use the rear cross member just behind the diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Use the diff itself; just make sure the jack won't slip off the rounded base, especially if it's oily. I'd go for axle stands on both sides, too; don't support it by the jack alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 I've always put the jack under the diff, no drain plug to get in the way. Regards Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Same this end, jack up on the diff then axles stands on the chassis main rail. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Like they said - jack under the diff. The car is supported on the diff in normal use (because that's where the rear spring is attached) so it's definitely strong enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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