The main function is to leverage the jack or lift to the top portion of the car body. Tools are required in this car is used to check the bottom of the vehicle or replace the damaged tire. Boosting can be a troublesome job, and therefore needs to be done right, so do not sweat the results of our efforts are in vain and no follow-damaged car parts.
There are various things to consider. there are three types of jacks. First is shaped like a diamond jack, hydraulic jack, and a jack aloe. But dealers typically equip new cars with the diamond jack. The reason, more compact, inexpensive, and easy to use.
location
Every car owner should know the location of the jack, in addition to being under the seat normally is in the trunk, or near the spare tire. Similarly, about how to use, tighten or loosen the screw linkage using rotary diamond jack. For more details can check the guide book.
position
In modern cars jack fulcrum been determined from the production line. The design is well adapted to the head of the jack so that the handle is not easy to shift. "It's better to use a jack to lift one side of the car, not with the intention of lifting the middle two wheels," .
For the type of car frame, pedestal is sought is "bone" the loudest. Head of the jack can be placed on the chassis which is located under the side door. In addition, to the front of the pedestal that can be used in the arm, while at the rear can count on the bottom of the rear axle.
Create a monocoque-type body, fulcrum also available. Located between the inner pit in the side door. "This section is not painted, not in the rocker panels as well. Position slightly to the inside, ". Special monocoque, not recommended boost from the arm.
attention
Thing that needs attention, the jack must be flat so that the foundation is stable. Never rely solely on the jack if you want to enter the body parts under the car. "It is also apparent from the field, it could still rocking. If you want more robust given the jackstand. Jack was raised not function as a crutch, "said Sandra.
Before starting to push up, make sure the parking brake has been used, if necessary, add a booster at each wheel. Once completed use, return tools to their original place ready for use at a later date.
