Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Spare Tire Carrier: Service and Repair
SPARE TIRE CARRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Using a suitable tool, lower and remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.
NOTE: Do not use air tools to lower the spare wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the shaft retaining pin on the lift assembly.
4. Remove the shaft.
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Push the shaft rearward from under the vehicle.
5. Remove the 3 lift retaining bolts.
6. Remove the lift assembly from the vehicle underbody.
Installation
1. Install the lift assembly to the vehicle underbody.
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Align the hook on the back of the lift assembly with the notch in the vehicle underbody.
2. Loosely install the 3 lift retaining bolts.
3. Install the shaft.
