In this article, we are going to treat 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 Subaru Legacy is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore 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 sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Subaru Legacy, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Subaru Legacy?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally most Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Subaru Legacy : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Subaru Legacy : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only 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 employ 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 Subaru Legacy?

We will now begin the part that absolutely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Subaru Legacy? It might seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Subaru Legacy:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Subaru Legacy. 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Subaru Legacy. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Subaru Legacy, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Subaru Legacy, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Subaru Legacy, 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 Subaru Legacy, go to our Subaru Legacy category.