In this article, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a hyundai i40 is important. In actual fact, 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 achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an hyundai i40, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for hyundai i40?

So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally speaking most hyundai i40 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 hyundai i40 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle 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 hyundai i40 : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for hyundai i40 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 less difficult 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on hyundai i40?

We will now commence the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a hyundai i40? It may seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most hyundai i40 cars are supplied 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 hyundai i40 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 motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change based on the year and the finish of your hyundai i40:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your hyundai i40. 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 location, 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 hyundai i40 is under your motor vehicle. 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a hyundai i40?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your hyundai i40. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your hyundai i40, the process remains the same. This process may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your hyundai i40, 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 discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your hyundai i40, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more tutorials on the hyundai i40, go to our hyundai i40 category.