In this article, we are going to talk about a topic 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 Renault Espace 4 is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Espace 4, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Espace 4?
So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Renault Espace 4 will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Renault Espace 4 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Renault Espace 4 : It uses precisely 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, 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 Renault Espace 4 : This type 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 easier 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 Renault Espace 4?
We will now commence the part that absolutely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Renault Espace 4? It may seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Renault Espace 4 cars 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 Renault Espace 4 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 change depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Espace 4:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Espace 4. 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 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 Renault Espace 4 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Renault Espace 4?
Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Renault Espace 4. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Renault Espace 4, the process remains the same. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Espace 4, 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, in any other case 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 Renault Espace 4, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Renault Espace 4, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Espace 4 category.
