I have a 96 Astro 2 wheel drive.   It is the first van that I've had
with a spare tire under the body.  The last van had the spare attached
to the rear door.  

I was attempting to change the spare tire, didn't know that there was
a hole behind the rear doors that allows the use of a hoist mechanism.
Instead I was under the car trying to unscrew tthe flange that holds
the tire.  --  Yes I am stupid.   Anyway I ended up breaking the end
of the cable that goes in to the hoist mechanism.  I didn't see that
there was a mechanism because it was hidden by the spare tire.

I can either attempt to repair the hoist mechanism or buy another one.
The dealer sells them for $57.  Anyone know where I can buy a used
one?   The dealer says the part number is  #7629 but that sounds like
too short of number.

Thanks,

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