Many unbolt, if that's the case with yours a replacement from a salvage yard would be cheaper and easier than attempting repair.
how to repair the spare tire cable mounting hoist for Ford F150 2007
always have the weight of the tire and rim on the cable when cranking
Continue to lower the cable until you have enough slack in the cable to wiggle the holding bracket out of the spare.
To lower the spare tire you need to some tools and a jack. There is a cable winch holding the spare in place, so you will have to loosen it using your tools.
Under mid-pass-side of van. Cable crank lowers tire.
The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire does not come with a traditional spare tire. Instead, it is equipped with a tire repair kit and an air compressor located in the trunk. If you need to access the repair kit, it can typically be found under the floor mat in the trunk area.
2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle. 3. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. 4. Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench in the notch of the center cap and pry off the center cap. See "Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire" later in this section to continue changing the flat tire. 5-77.
give it a kick.
Locate a good used unit from your local salvage yard. Unbolt the old one from the truck and bolt the new/used one back in.
If equipped with spare tire lock, attach key to crank. Open rear cargo doors. If a cover plate covers the hold for the spare tire winch, remove the cover plate. Insert crank into hole until it engages the winch, then turn counterclockwise. If it won't turn: The winch is broken (usually caused by corrosion.) Cut the cable holding the spare tire up to get the tire out of the way, then install a new spare tire winch.
No! It should not move. Your Explorer has a winch and cable system to secure your tire. If your tire will not tighten up, your cable may be knotted up. Pull the tire back down to the ground and retighten.
On a 1997 Mercury Villager ( according to the Owner Guide ) the spare tire is under the back of the vehicle . There is a hex nut that has a plastic flip up cover on it in the floor of the cargo area that you use the lug wrench on to crank the spare tire down ( counterclockwise to lower the spare , keep the weight of the tire on the cable when cranking up or down so the cable does not get twisted ) and the jack is in a storage compartment that has a removable plastic panel , in the cargo area , on the passenger side