In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a GMC Terrain is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an GMC Terrain, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for GMC Terrain?

So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most GMC Terrain will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for GMC Terrain : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for GMC Terrain : It uses exactly similar basic principle 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 GMC Terrain : This form 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 less complicated to utilise 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 GMC Terrain?

We will now start the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a GMC Terrain? It may seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most GMC Terrain cars are furnished with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your GMC Terrain or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your GMC Terrain:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your GMC Terrain. 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 position, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your GMC Terrain is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally 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 GMC Terrain?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your GMC Terrain. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your GMC Terrain, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your GMC Terrain, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your GMC Terrain, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more guides on the GMC Terrain, go to our GMC Terrain category.