1998 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 265

4RUNNER (1998) To remove the spare tire: 1. Insert the end of the jack handle into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise. 2. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground, remove the holding bracket. When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part, to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. -Blocking the wheel