In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to most 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 Jeep Liberty is essential. 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 get this done, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Jeep Liberty, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Jeep Liberty?

So we begin our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Jeep Liberty : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Jeep Liberty : 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 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Jeep Liberty?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Jeep Liberty? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Jeep Liberty cars are equipped 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 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Jeep Liberty. 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 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Jeep Liberty. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Jeep Liberty, 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 Jeep Liberty, 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, otherwise 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 in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Jeep Liberty, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Jeep Liberty, do not hesitate to consult our Jeep Liberty category.