In this post, we are going to treat a topic 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 Traverse is essential. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Chevrolet Traverse, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Chevrolet Traverse?
So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally most Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined 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 Traverse : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Traverse : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Chevrolet Traverse?
We will now start the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Chevrolet Traverse? It may seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Chevrolet Traverse 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 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse:
- The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Chevrolet Traverse. 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 Chevrolet Traverse is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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 Traverse?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Chevrolet Traverse. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Chevrolet Traverse, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Chevrolet Traverse, 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.
- Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Chevrolet Traverse, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To get more tips on the Chevrolet Traverse, take a look at the Chevrolet Traverse category.
