In this article, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Nissan Juke is essential. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Juke, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Juke?

So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless generally speaking most Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the car 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 Nissan Juke : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Juke : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied 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 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 Juke?

We will now start the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Nissan Juke? It might seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Nissan Juke cars 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 Nissan Juke 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Nissan Juke:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Juke. 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 Nissan Juke is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Nissan Juke?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Nissan Juke. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Nissan Juke, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Nissan Juke, 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 usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Nissan Juke, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Nissan Juke, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Juke category.