In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mercedes Benz Sprinter, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally speaking most Mercedes Benz Sprinter 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 Mercedes Benz Sprinter : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Mercedes Benz Sprinter : It uses exactly similar 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 Mercedes Benz Sprinter : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just 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 simpler 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 Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter? It may seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Mercedes Benz Sprinter cars are set up 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 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 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 replace depending on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Benz Sprinter:
- The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Benz Sprinter. 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 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 part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Mercedes Benz Sprinter is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, usually 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 Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Mercedes Benz Sprinter. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mercedes Benz Sprinter, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Mercedes Benz Sprinter, 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 car, 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 locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Mercedes Benz Sprinter, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
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