In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Nissan Armada is necessary. Obviously, 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 Nissan Armada, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Armada?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally most Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Nissan Armada : It uses precisely the same process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Nissan Armada : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 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 effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Nissan Armada?

We will now start the part that absolutely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Nissan Armada? It might seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Nissan Armada cars are set up 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 Nissan Armada 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 car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Armada:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Armada. 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 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 Nissan Armada is under your car. 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Nissan Armada?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Nissan Armada. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Nissan Armada, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Nissan Armada, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Nissan Armada, 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 Nissan Armada, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Armada category.