In the 1630s, it derived from the German spanner,a tool for winding the spring of a wheel-lock firearm.The word meaning wrench is from 1790.Spanner in the works was first recorded in 1934.
The (emergency) spare wheel is under the hood, over the motor, with the jack and wheel spanner.
Spanner was first used in English in 1649. Taken directly from the German, it originally defined the wrench used to tighten the spring of a wheel-lock firearm.
In a Land Rover Discovery, the jack and wheel spanner are typically located in the trunk under the floor panel. You can access them by lifting the cargo floor cover, which usually has a latch or a handle. The jack is often stored in a designated compartment, while the wheel spanner is usually secured alongside it or in a nearby storage area. Always consult your owner's manual for specific details related to your vehicle model.
Take out spanner from the right hand rear floor compartment. Unscrew the bolt attaching the wheel from the inside of the boot.
on my 10 plate the towing eye is in a bag under the drivers seat with the wheel spanner
Its in the rear left corner of the boot behind a plastic cover along with a bottle jack
Pass me the spanner please.Tom bought a new spanner today.
Color Wheel!
A 17mm cone spanner is a tool used to adjust the bearings in the hubs of bicycle wheels. It is used to tighten or loosen the cone nuts that hold the bearings in place, ensuring smooth rotation of the wheel. This tool is essential for maintaining proper wheel alignment and preventing damage to the bearings.
use wheel spanner to turn 1" dia like screw head in boot
Look under vehicle on Passenger side towards rear (just in front of rear wheel) you can see the adjusters on the cables there. use spanner to adjust. Look under vehicle on Passenger side towards rear (just in front of rear wheel) you can see the adjusters on the cables there. use spanner to adjust.