On Mar 2, 1:11=A0am, "Ivan Vegvary" <i...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 2000 Chevy Silverado. =A0Bought used in 2003.
>
> Need to remove spare (looks brand new) for the first time in order to
dril=
l
> a hole (5th wheel mount) in the bed. =A0The removal tool, inserted into
a =
hole
> in the rear bumper, is guided by a tube to its destination. =A0However
it
> never seems to catch on anything and turning doesn't lower the tire.
>
> Took it to my Chevy dealer****p tire/accessory center (not the service
> center) and they said "sure, we do it all the time and we'll show you
how"=
..
> Well they were just as puzzled. =A0Couldn't get the tire down.
>
> My choices seem to be get underneath and cut the cable on the hoist
> assembly. =A0I was told that doing so would mean I would have to buy a
> complete hoist, as they come as an assembly. =A0Pricy, I am told.
>
> I have already let the air out of the tire to remove some pressure on
the
> cable assembly. =A0I let the weight of the truck down on blocks of wood
un=
der
> the spare hoping to develop some slack in the cable. =A0All to no avail.
=
=A0I am
> able to reach up and above the tire to get at the single nut/bolt that
is
> holding the hoist, however, I can only access the nut (18mm) that is
welde=
d
> to the frame.
>
> Anybody previously face this issue? =A0Any comments on how to proceed?
=A0=
They
> made this pretty theft proof. =A0Can't get at the cable with bolt
cutters.=
> Only way is to get out the cutoff wheel on my grinder and cut the
visible
> hoist-bar in half.
>
> Thanks for all comments. =A0Even for the one that is going to say
"Should =
have
> bought a Ford".
>
> Ivan Vegvary
Since the "tool" never catches on anything do you have the correct
"tool" to engage the lifting mechanism?
If the answer is yes, then I would take it to the service department
and have them figure it out. The mechanism made need lubrication.
After this is all over you may want to get the tire re-mounted on a
swing-away at the rear of the truck. Looks a bit strange I know, but
far easier to access.
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