In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to all 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 Suzuki Jimny is important. 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 get this done, we will first show you the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Suzuki Jimny, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Suzuki Jimny?
So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Suzuki Jimny : It uses precisely the same process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Suzuki Jimny : This type 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 simpler 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 Suzuki Jimny?
We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Suzuki Jimny? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. 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 Suzuki Jimny:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Suzuki Jimny. 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 position, 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 Suzuki Jimny is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Suzuki Jimny?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Suzuki Jimny. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Suzuki Jimny, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Suzuki Jimny, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Suzuki Jimny, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you wish more tutorials on the Suzuki Jimny, go to our Suzuki Jimny category.
