In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Chevrolet Tahoe is important. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Chevrolet Tahoe, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Chevrolet Tahoe?
So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless generally speaking most Chevrolet Tahoe will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Chevrolet Tahoe : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Chevrolet Tahoe : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Chevrolet Tahoe : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 Chevrolet Tahoe?
We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Chevrolet Tahoe? It might seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles are furnished 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 Chevrolet Tahoe or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Chevrolet Tahoe:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 traditional location, 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 Chevrolet Tahoe is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Chevrolet Tahoe?
Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Chevrolet Tahoe. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Chevrolet Tahoe, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Chevrolet Tahoe, 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 vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Chevrolet Tahoe, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To find more tips on the Chevrolet Tahoe, take a look at the Chevrolet Tahoe category.
