Heft

I'm planning on performing a bunch of maintenance on the RDX like changing the hypoid gear oil, rotate tires, power bleed brakes, etc.

How do I properly jack up the car so that it is on 4 jack stands?

I know there should a location in the front where I can stick the jack in the middle to bring up the entire front end.

There should also be a location in the rear that brings both tires of the ground. I think it may be the k member but does anyhone know exactly where to position the jack?

Once it's up, I know to place the 4 jack stands at towards each corner of the frame.

737 Jock

Perform Do-It-Yourself auto maintenance at your own risk. You can kill or injure someone or damage the car. Raise an auto only on a level, concrete floor. Do not go under any auto unless you are completely certain that it is secure. You and only you, are responsible for your work and safety.

There are many ways to raise an auto for service. Jacks, ramps, scissor lifts and stands, etc. All auto lifts share a few traits, though: they are cunning -- they hate you -- and they want you dead! The RDX weighs 3950 pounds. If it falls on you, that's 3850 more than it needs to crush your skull and emboss the phrase "engine oil" in mirror image on your forehead . DO NOT go under an auto unless you are completely certain it is secure!

Set the parking brake, block the wheels and use sturdy, locking stands. These are 6 ton:



Use a heavy duty floor jack. This one is 2.5 ton. Front center lift point:



Aft center lift point. Note the missing bolt on the right, aft side of the SH-AWD differential. This is normal:




Hardened support points at each end of rocker panel:

Heft

737 Jock, your a valued member on this board!

Thank you and Happy New Year's!