Wiper Blades - Skipping
Group: 92Number: 9501
Date: April 10, 1995
Subject:
Wiper Blades, skipping
Model(s):
All Models - See Chart
Condition:
Customer complaint: Windshield wipers jerk or skip across the windshield
Service
Possible causes for skipping wiper blades:
^ Windshield scratched, replace when appropriate
^ Wiper blade rubber loose/torn, replace
^ Wiper arms/blades loose/bent, replace
^ Wiper blades waxed/deformed, replace
^ Incorrect contact angle of wiper arm -> instructions below
If adjustment is required, adjust the wiper arm angle as follows;
- Set wiper arms to rest position.
- Remove wiper blade.
- Insert wiper arm -2- into wiper arm adjustment tool 3358 and secure with retaining bolt -3-.
- Apply 24 mm wrench -1- to adjustment tool and twist -arrows- wiper arm -2- according to table (see table).
- Remove wiper arm -2- from adjustment tool with retaining bolt -3- then reinstall and recheck.
- Check setting using table. If necessary, the setting and checking procedure should be repeated until specification is attained.
- Remove adjustment tool and install wiper blades.