Hi all can someone tell me if it is ok to use a 1.5tonne lifting jack when changing the wheel on my xk8.

I tried to change my front whel last week using the supplied jack and as I started to raise it the bearings fell out the end, luckily I was also using a small hydraulic jack at the same time which held up my car - lucky me!!

 

You are lifting one corner of a 4431 lb (1.97 tonne) vehicle with the other three wheels remaining on the ground. Plenty of safety margin.

Graham

 

I have to ask why you were using two jacks even though it turned out to be a good idea?

 

Hi Norri,

actually sheer chance I wanted to test the hydraulic jack to see how well it would work, I soon found out!!!

 

Your luck is in this week - Jouez à LOTO!

Graham

 

Yes, and don't forget the jack stands now that you're down to one working jack.
Bonne chance!