Since you brought it up.
You will find many old T1N threads on the pro's and con's of lifting the Sprinter by the differential "pumpkin"
The books, of course, all say "DON'T!!"
--dick
What books?
Maybe
all say "DON'T" when using the
OEM tire change jack. [All operator manuals anyway.]
For those who might be interested, there is some discussion for the T1N Sprinter is here. Post #75.
The "Thou Shalt Not Jack a Sprinter Differential" Myth
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/3301/page-4#post-90965
vic
Added:
Many have also interpreted that the front cross member shouldn't be used for lifting. (NOT the transmission support. Don't use that.)
This T1N Daimler "book" specifically says to use the front cross member for lifting.
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There is written documentation that Mercedes Benz includes jacking the front end of a Sprinter by using the cross member as I have suggested and pictured in many of my posts. The reference is not Sprinter 2500 or 3500 model specific.
From the
Supporting ball joint check PDF
Issued:
01-22-2010 8:46 PM © Copyright Daimler AG PID24C5
Ball Joint GI33.00-N-039932_Ver_3.pdf
(Attached. View bottom of Page #1)
Quote:
Checking for wear:
Raise the vehicle at the front axle at the center of the crossmember at the level of the leaf spring using a pit lift until the wheels are no longer in contact with the ground.
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Of course when using a floor jack a wood block or other bridging method to bear against both flanges of the cross member must be used. Otherwise it is possible to bend or distort the individual cross member flanges by lifting against just one flange. (See the pictures for the bridge block in Post #1 above.)
It's a shame that so many Sprinter owners seem to have become convinced that the lift points provided for the included factory 2 stage hydraulic
tire changing jack are the only safe places to use when lifting a Sprinter. There are so many other completely safe options than those tire change lift points (which are almost inaccessible unless using specifically designed jacks).
The PDF for the above text is attached.
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Some Sprinter owners interpret the jacking/lifting cautions differently than I do.