Do I need a certain wrench or socket? Or is there a universal tool for removing the wheel nuts?
2007-03-09 02:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by Christian 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is everything you need in a compartment in the trunk, like a jack, to be used in specific slots, the wrench for removing the lug nuts etc. When you jack it up, just do it far enough to get the wheel off, & the wheel back on after repairing the flat, or whatever you need to do. Make sure the parking brake is on before you jack it up, then it won't move, & don't do it at an incline, because the car could end up at the bottom of that incline.
2007-03-09 02:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember safety when Jacking a car off of the ground, Block your wheels, loosen the wheel nuts *slightly* Before you get it off of the ground, as it is easier that way, the wheel doesn't turn yet.
When reinstalling tighten one, then every second nut, around in a circle, on a five Bolt wheel.
Be very careful if, while the car is off of the ground, you need to open any of the car doors, as that can easily unbalance a jacked up car, especially two door cars Bigger-heavier doors.
2007-03-09 10:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the trunk of your car theres a tire tool for the jack it usually has a lug nut removal end and a drive end for the jack with the spare tire or donut tire read the jacking instructions in the trunk or in the owners manual in the dash if not go to auto zone and ask
2007-03-09 10:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most auto supply stores sell an "X" shaped lug wrench that has four different sized sockets on it. They work with most cars. You also need a jack and something to pry off the hubcaps if your car has them.
2007-03-09 11:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking then the only tools you will need are a Cell phone and AAA road side assistance.
2007-03-09 12:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋