In this post, we are going to talk about a theme 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 Peugeot 4007 is important. Indeed, 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 show you the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Peugeot 4007, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Peugeot 4007?

So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Peugeot 4007 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 Peugeot 4007 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Peugeot 4007 : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Peugeot 4007 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only 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 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Peugeot 4007?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Peugeot 4007? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Peugeot 4007 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 Peugeot 4007 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 motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change based on the year and the finish of your Peugeot 4007:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Peugeot 4007. 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 position, 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Peugeot 4007 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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 Peugeot 4007?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Peugeot 4007. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Peugeot 4007, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Peugeot 4007, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Peugeot 4007, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Peugeot 4007, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 4007 category.