Jacking a car up can be a relatively easy task if you have the right tools and know what you’re doing. In this article, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of jack-raising a car using the right tools and techniques.
What You’ll Need
If you want to jack up a car, there are a few things you will need.
1. A set of jack stands
2. A floorjack or hydraulic lift
3. A wrench
4. A car key
5. A warning sign
6. An eye wash station
7. Gloves
8. A bucket or storage container
The Procedure
If you’re looking to jack up a car, there are a few things you’ll need beforehand. First and foremost, you’ll need a jack and a lug wrench. Next, you’ll need some jack stands. Finally, you’ll need to find the right spot to jack the car up.
To jack up a car, begin by finding the right spot. If the car has four wheel drive, make sure the front and rear wheels are both off the ground. If the car doesn’t have four wheel drive, make sure both of the front wheels are off the ground. Find a level spot that is free from debris or ice. Place your jack on top of the car and tighten the lug wrench around the bolt on the underside of the car.
Now use your jack stands to prop up the car at an angle so that it’s higher than the ground. Tighten your lug wrench around the bolt on top of your jack stand and lift up on both levers at once until your car is balanced on top of your stands. Repeat this process for each side of your car.
Tips for Success
If you want to jack a car up, there are a few things you need to know.
1. Start by parking the car facing downhill so that the weight is on the tires and not on the frame.
2. Place a sturdy object behind the rear wheels of the car to prevent it from rolling away while you’re jacking it up.
3. Raise the car using a hydraulic jack and rhythmically pull up on the jack handle until it’s high enough to start working on the tire.
4. Pry off one of the lug nuts with a screwdriver, being careful not to strip the nut or damage the wheel rim.
5. Loosen the remaining lug nuts with your hands, using a wrench if necessary, and remove the wheel.
6. Carefully lower the jack, holding onto the wheel and its lug nuts, back down to the ground and replace the wheel on the axle. Tighten all of the screws in reverse order