Receiving element on the body of a motor vehicle for inserting a vehicle jacking device and vehicle body equipped with such an element

The engaging element (1) has a receiving unit that is provided with a holding projection having horizontal engaging holes. The horizontal engaging holes of cylindrical shape are formed opposite to each other. The engaging holes are provided for rotating engagement of a vehicle lifting device (15). The tensile forces from the vehicle lifting unit are transferable to the housing of the motor vehicle in the vertical direction.