In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to most 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 Nissan Titan is essential. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Titan, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Titan?

So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, although in general most Nissan Titan 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 Titan : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed 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 Titan : It uses exactly the same basic principle 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 Titan : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 less complicated to employ 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 Titan?

We will now start the part that absolutely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Nissan Titan? It may seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Nissan Titan cars are supplied 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 Titan or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Titan:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Titan. 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 location, 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Nissan Titan 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 Titan?

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

  • Before lifting your Nissan Titan, 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.
  • Start 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 Titan, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more tutorials on the Nissan Titan, go to our Nissan Titan category.