In this post, 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 Peugeot 406 is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Peugeot 406, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Peugeot 406?

So we start our content with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Peugeot 406 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 Peugeot 406 : 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 only one articulated arm that is situated 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 Peugeot 406 : It uses precisely similar 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, however 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 406 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 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 406?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Peugeot 406? It might seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Peugeot 406 cars are set up 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 Peugeot 406 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Peugeot 406:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Peugeot 406. 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Peugeot 406 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Peugeot 406?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Peugeot 406. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Peugeot 406, 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 Peugeot 406, 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, in any other case 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 locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Peugeot 406, 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 Peugeot 406, go to our Peugeot 406 category.