I removed my tire from the spare tire holder thinking it was causing a noise; however, it was not the tire at all and it was a simple loose shock bolt.

Yesterday I went to put the tire back up and the wire literally would not come down (I have removed/put back this tire multiple times) so I do know how it works lol

I crawled under and seen a piece of the black plastic ring was broken off but I don't think it would prevent it from coming down to hook the tire on. I turned this thing both ways just to be sure and after a few turns each way it starts to click like its locking the tire when its fully positioned.

Anyone ever have this issue? I am starting to think its simply broken but I really don't want to take it in for this lol