In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to most 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 Peugeot 806 is essential. Indeed, 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 show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Peugeot 806, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Peugeot 806?
So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Peugeot 806 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 806 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just 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 806 : It uses precisely 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, on the other hand 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 806 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less complicated 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 Peugeot 806?
We will now begin the part that absolutely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Peugeot 806? It may seem basic, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Peugeot 806 vehicles are set up 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 806 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 motor vehicle, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Peugeot 806:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Peugeot 806. 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 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 Peugeot 806 is under your motor vehicle. 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 806?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Peugeot 806. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Peugeot 806, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Peugeot 806, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Peugeot 806, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more guides on the Peugeot 806, go to our Peugeot 806 category.
