It can be frustrating when you try to place a jack under a car and it doesn’t work as planned. This tutorial will show you how to do it safely and effectively using a jack stand.
Jack under car
Many people worry about leaving their child or pet in a car on a hot day, but there is another danger that can come with leaving a child or pet in a car – Jack under the car.
Jack under the car is when a small child or pet gets stuck under the car and cannot get out. This can be a dangerous situation for the child or pet, as the air conditioning will not be able to reach them and they may become seriously ill or even die if left in this position for an extended period of time.
If you are worried that your child or pet may be stuck under your car, take these steps to try and free them:
1. Get down on your hands and knees and look underneath your car. If you can see the child or pet, raise your car up so that they are higher than the wheels.
2. Scream for help and use a broom, tree branch, or anything else you can find to push against the bottom of your car in an effort to move it.
3. If you still cannot free the child or pet, call 911 and wait with them until help arrives.
Steps to take
1. Jack up the car and position it in the desired spot
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies
3. Mark the location of the jack with a piece of tape
4. Place the jack at the mark and tighten the bolts
5. Reattach the wheel and tire assemblies
6. Test drive the car to ensure that it functions as expected
Materials you will need
1. A jack
2. Ratchet
3. Socket wrench
4. Pliers
5. Hammer
6. Nylon cable tie (or equivalent)
7. Rubber mallet
8. Jumper cables
9. An extra set of hands
10. Car jack stands or a sturdy table
11. Safety glasses or goggles
12. Work gloves
13. Sandpaper
14. Reflective tape or painter’s tape
Materials you will need:
1- A jack: This is the main tool you will need to lift your car and change the tire. The most popular types are steel-frame and hydraulic jacks, but there are also screw jacks, simply jacks, and tilt jacks available if you don’t have a hydraulic one on hand. It’s important to get a jack that is powerful enough to support your car – something that can lift at least 2,000 lbs/1,100 kg is ideal.
2- Ratchet: This is the tool used to tighten and loosen the bolts on the hubcap – it comes in different sizes and can be operated with either hand (although a ratchet with a built-in handle
Detailed instructions
If you have a jack, it’s time to use it.
There are three ways to place the jack: underneath the car, on top of the car, and in between the car and the object to be lifted.
Underneath the Car
This is the simplest and safest way to place the jack. Place the jack under one of the car’s rear wheels so that the height of the wheel is at least as high as the height of the jack. If your car has four or more rear wheels, use two jacks. If your car has two rear wheels, use one jack.
On Top of The Car
If you can’t or don’t want to place the jack beneath the car, you can try placing it on top of the car. To do this, first position a sturdy ladder or chair so that it’s at least six feet tall and parallel to one of the car’s side rails. Have someone hold onto one end of the ladder while you lift up one end of the car and place it on top of the ladder. Make sure that both ends of the ladder are secured to ensure stability. Then, unscrew both bolts that hold down each side rail and lift up both sections
Conclusion
Congratulations on finding your way to this tutorial on how to place a jack under a car! In the event that you ever find yourself in need of this service, it can be very helpful to know how to do it quickly and effectively. This tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary, from locating the jack and placing it where you need it, all the way up to re-raising the car. Have fun and let us know if you have any questions along the way!