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Jacking up E55?
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Jacking up E55?
Where are the lift points in the rear to jack up the E55? Can I jack right at the pumpkin? I'm going to be bringing a jack and tools to swap tires at the track tomorrow and would like to know a safe place to lift the car.
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From: Mia
2005 E 55
Originally Posted by WayneE
Where are the lift points in the rear to jack up the E55? Can I jack right at the pumpkin? I'm going to be bringing a jack and tools to swap tires at the track tomorrow and would like to know a safe place to lift the car.
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Wayne that is the best way to do it just place a towel over the jack so you don't scratch the heat fins under the pumpkin. With the factory jack you can only change one wheel at a time. The lifting points have square boxes to receive the factory jack they are located behind the front fender and in front of the rear fender. Hope this helps -Albert.
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Not to sound like a dufus, but what's the pumpkin? Is that the differential?
I jacked at the jack points, but I used a floor jack. I didn't want to get my factory jack all dirty
I jacked at the jack points, but I used a floor jack. I didn't want to get my factory jack all dirty
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Originally Posted by xraymd
Not to sound like a dufus, but what's the pumpkin? Is that the differential?
I jacked at the jack points, but I used a floor jack. I didn't want to get my factory jack all dirty
I jacked at the jack points, but I used a floor jack. I didn't want to get my factory jack all dirty
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Maybe someone else could chime in, but that scares the crap outta me.
These rears are a lot different than the old fashioned boat anchor posi units that you could basically balance the entire car on.
You think it could damage it? It is a 2 ton tank...
Just curious as to why you wouldn't just jack her on the jack points near each wheel on the sides. You just wanna nail um both at once??
These rears are a lot different than the old fashioned boat anchor posi units that you could basically balance the entire car on.
You think it could damage it? It is a 2 ton tank...
Just curious as to why you wouldn't just jack her on the jack points near each wheel on the sides. You just wanna nail um both at once??
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2005 E55
Jack it from the points in front of each rear tire with the stock jack. The points are square holes that can be seen and felt about 8-10 inch in front of the rear fender wells. Remember to break the wheel bolts loose first then jack it up and make sure the emergency brake is on!!!! Re-torque after letting the car back down. 
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Originally Posted by AmenMercedesGo
Jack it from the points in front of each rear tire with the stock jack. The points are square holes that can be seen and felt about 8-10 inch in front of the rear fender wells. Remember to break the wheel bolts loose first then jack it up and make sure the emergency brake is on!!!! Re-torque after letting the car back down.
Cordless impact and my 1/2" torque wrench. No worries.
I looked under the car and my portable, aluminum jack will work great with the stock lift points in front of the rear tires.
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Originally Posted by WayneE
Cordless impact and my 1/2" torque wrench. No worries.
I looked under the car and my portable, aluminum jack will work great with the stock lift points in front of the rear tires.
I looked under the car and my portable, aluminum jack will work great with the stock lift points in front of the rear tires.
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Originally Posted by DJe55
Wayne, what tires did you get? I hope we are still running tomorrow. It's was snowing at my house about 30 minutes ago. 
Everything has cleared out. Will be sunny and mid 40's in the am. I will call you when I get to Mike's.
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Originally Posted by Vetluver
I know you prolly know this but just in case, be sure to lube the lugs before torqueing them. Does anyone know how tight to torque them to? My Vette is torqued to 100ft-lbs.
Owner's manual says 96 lb/ft or 130Nm.
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Originally Posted by DJe55
Wayne, what tires did you get? I hope we are still running tomorrow. It's was snowing at my house about 30 minutes ago.
No tires for me, I'm bringing tools along to swap Spero's for him.
