In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Alfa Romeo 147 is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Alfa Romeo 147, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Alfa Romeo 147?

So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Alfa Romeo 147 will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Alfa Romeo 147 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Alfa Romeo 147 : It uses precisely the same principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Alfa Romeo 147 : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to use and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Alfa Romeo 147?

We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Alfa Romeo 147? It may seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Alfa Romeo 147 cars are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Alfa Romeo 147 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Alfa Romeo 147:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Alfa Romeo 147. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less common position, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Alfa Romeo 147 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Alfa Romeo 147?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Alfa Romeo 147. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Alfa Romeo 147, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Alfa Romeo 147, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the car, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Alfa Romeo 147, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Alfa Romeo 147, do not hesitate to consult our Alfa Romeo 147 category.