In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Lincoln Navigator is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Lincoln Navigator, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Lincoln Navigator?
So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated 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 Lincoln Navigator : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Lincoln Navigator : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult to employ 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.
.
Where is the jack on Lincoln Navigator?
We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Lincoln Navigator? It may seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Lincoln Navigator vehicles 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 Lincoln Navigator or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Lincoln Navigator:
- The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Lincoln Navigator. 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 component of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Lincoln Navigator is under your car. 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 Lincoln Navigator?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Lincoln Navigator. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Lincoln Navigator, the process remains similar. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Lincoln Navigator, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Lincoln Navigator, 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 Lincoln Navigator, take a look at the Lincoln Navigator category.
