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 Nissan Frontier is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability 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 show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Frontier, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Frontier?
So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally most Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Nissan Frontier : It uses precisely 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, 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 Nissan Frontier : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 less complicated 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Nissan Frontier?
We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Nissan Frontier? It may seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Nissan Frontier vehicles 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 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Frontier. 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 Frontier is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 Frontier?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Nissan Frontier. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Nissan Frontier, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Nissan Frontier, 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 in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Nissan Frontier, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more tutorials on the Nissan Frontier, go to our Nissan Frontier category.
