I'am ready to do some work on my car  tomorrow (if the weather allows it) and have a question.

Some time ago I've lifted the front of the car and removed the wheel to inspect the outer track rod ends (that's the first thing i will replace) and i used my halfords 2ton trolley jack, i did used similar jack on my previous cars the heaviest probably BMW 528 or 735 both (in-line 6) and they went up no problem, in the x-types case i was literally afraid i will snap the handle because i had to apply so much force to lift it, i maybe overreact a little because other cars were so easy to lift, but i would feel much better if someone would say its ok to lift it with the 2 ton jack high enough to put it on axle stands.

 

PS. I've used points designated in the service manual.

 

Maybe worth just lifting one corner at a time rather than the whole weight of the front end?

You should still be able to get a small axle stand in there, possibly under the front subframe and leave the jack under there aswell.

yup , that's exactly what I've done, i should have used some wood to put between the metal  but when I've realised that it was time to start.

The job went surprisingly well, though while replacing the track rod ends I've noticed that anti-roll bar links are in poor shape and i have to go in there again this weekend (if the order will be delivered in time)