Where should the jack be placed when changing a tire?
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When changing a tire, the jack should be placed on the raised position of the side rail near the tire being replaced. This raised edge usually has two layers, and the grooved end of the jack should fit securely into it. Before lifting, it's best to loosen the nuts of the tire to be removed by one turn before raising the car. Steps for replacing a spare tire: First, loosen the wheel hub nuts but do not remove them. Then place the jack under the car at the corresponding position. Use the crank to turn the jack's bearing and lift the car. Then remove the wheel hub nuts, install the spare tire, and tighten the nuts (note that the nuts cannot be fully tightened until the car is lowered back to the ground). Finally, lower the car to the ground, remove the jack, and fully tighten the nuts. The car jack is stored in the car's toolbox and is used to lift the car body when changing a spare tire. There are several types of car jacks, including pneumatic jacks, electric jacks, hydraulic jacks, and mechanical jacks, with hydraulic and mechanical jacks being the most commonly used. Car jacks are essential for changing spare tires, making it convenient to replace a flat tire when you're on the road.