R56 Spare tire carrier not tight
#1
Spare tire carrier not tight
2009 Base.
Just checked my spare tire carrier and it has play in it. I can wobble it a bit from side to side. Not a big deal, but I'm thinking it may be giving me a bit of a rattle when driving.
I removed and inspected it and the bolt is tight.
Is there a bit of play in your carriers or are they tight?
Just checked my spare tire carrier and it has play in it. I can wobble it a bit from side to side. Not a big deal, but I'm thinking it may be giving me a bit of a rattle when driving.
I removed and inspected it and the bolt is tight.
Is there a bit of play in your carriers or are they tight?
#3
I found the source of the problem.
When you snap the spare and carrier into place, three rubber pads press against the wheel of the spare.
I glued three additional pads over the original pads, which were worn. I also added a rubber gasket around the center hole of the wheel where it will meet the carrier.
All is tight now
When you snap the spare and carrier into place, three rubber pads press against the wheel of the spare.
I glued three additional pads over the original pads, which were worn. I also added a rubber gasket around the center hole of the wheel where it will meet the carrier.
All is tight now
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