How to Use a Jack for Changing Car Tires?
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The method of using a jack for changing car tires is: place the base downward, support the car's chassis with the support part, insert the jack into the gap between the chassis and the ground, and use the wheel hub bolt wrench as a crank to directly turn it. Car jacks include pneumatic jacks, electric jacks, hydraulic jacks, and mechanical jacks. The steps for changing a car tire are: 1. Loosen the screws with a wrench; 2. Lift the car with the jack, but not too high—just enough to remove the tire; 3. Remove the old tire; 4. Install the new tire, align and fix it with the screw holes, ensuring the screws are tightened; 5. Remove the jack.
Changing a tire with a jack is actually quite simple, mainly to lift the front of the car for tire replacement. First, park on a flat surface, engage the handbrake, and place the warning triangle. Then, position the jack under the car at the small marked point, usually a metal protrusion, and slowly crank it until the tire is a few centimeters off the ground. Use a wrench to loosen the nuts, remove the old tire, install the new one, and tighten the nuts. Finally, lower the jack and retighten the bolts. Remember to tighten in a crisscross pattern for balance, and never crawl under the car for safety. Always keep a jack and tools in your car for emergencies, and practice a few times beforehand to make the process smoother.
