underslung spare issue

[MIleshighhopes]

I have the underslung spare wheel , I have the tools from the back seat and the tool wrap and I put the long hook throught the rear bumper and into a slot on the mech , It was seized up but i greased it and now it turns but it does not lower or raise the wheel , the section that the hook enters turns but the arm connected to the lowering mech doesn't , Is this a common problem ???

[angloabroad]

only had my spare down once and the tyre fitter dude did it, but i'm pretty sure the tyre came down on a cable only, the part that dont move in the pic didnt move on mine, it just lowered on a cable, and yes it was a pain to do for him also.
hope this helps

[MIleshighhopes]

only had my spare down once and the tyre fitter dude did it, but i'm pretty sure the tyre came down on a cable only, the part that dont move in the pic didnt move on mine, it just lowered on a cable, and yes it was a pain to do for him also.
hope this helps

Thanks but Im pretty sure that the part in question is connected to the cable that then lowers the wheel , If I'm wrong will someone please correct me

[angloabroad]

just checked mine mate, and yes that bar should move t lower the cable

[MIleshighhopes]

Damn - That means that the mech in side is FUBAR !!

Can It be done manually ?? , I go have a tinker ..........

Never a dull moment with my surf , eventually there will be nothing to do

[wishbone]

You can disconnect the rod that isn't moving by removing the R clip. Then wedge a socket on the end of it and turn it with your ratchet.

[MIleshighhopes]

You can disconnect the rod that isn't moving by removing the R clip. Then wedge a socket on the end of it and turn it with your ratchet.

Nice one Wishbone , I worked that one out , Wound about 300 times to come down about 4 inches lol , Im gonna take off the spare completely and seal a wheel all the wheels , no punctures 4 me

[Ploddit]

Took my little box off, opened it cleaned and greased it all OK afterwards.

[MIleshighhopes]

Took my little box off, opened it cleaned and greased it all OK afterwards.

You greased your little box ???

But seriously , if it aint rusted to death Ill have a go ..

Cheers