Spare tire not coming off
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Spare tire not coming off
I need to put my spare tire on but not sure why the tire is not coming down. 96 4runner sr5 4x4. I had to twist the round button with pliers to get it loose but cant get the tire off? I really need help to get it back to my house and to work. Friend drove car to airport, spun out, and blew out front right tire.
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Don't use pliers. Use the tool that is with your factory jack.
Soak the mechanism for lowering the spare in PB Blaster overnight then give it a whirl. Rust is likely the cause of the issue you're dealing with and it's a good idea to operate it a little bit every now and then to prevent this happening again.
Then tell your friend what a jack*** he/she is.
Soak the mechanism for lowering the spare in PB Blaster overnight then give it a whirl. Rust is likely the cause of the issue you're dealing with and it's a good idea to operate it a little bit every now and then to prevent this happening again.
Then tell your friend what a jack*** he/she is.
Last edited by Tanto; 12-28-2006 at 06:41 PM.
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I had to twist the round button with pliers to get it loose but cant get the tire off?
The spring loaded button keeps tension on the tire to keep it from rattling.
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