In this article, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to all 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 Nissan Maxima is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able 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 explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Maxima, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Maxima?
So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Nissan Maxima : It uses exactly similar 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 Maxima : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only 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 utilise 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 Nissan Maxima?
We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Nissan Maxima? It might seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Nissan Maxima vehicles are equipped 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 Maxima 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 car, these locations may possibly change based on the year and the finish of your Nissan Maxima:
- The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Maxima. 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 Maxima is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally 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 Maxima?
Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Nissan Maxima. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Nissan Maxima, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Nissan Maxima, 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, 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 generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Nissan Maxima, 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 Maxima, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Maxima category.
