Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator.





1. Remove the wiper arms from the wiper transmission drive shafts.
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the connector from the wiper motor.
4. Remove the wiper transmission from wiper motor crank arm using the J 39232.





5. Remove three screws and the wiper drive system module from the vehicle.





6. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.
6.1 Remove the rubber boot from the wiper motor crank arm.
6.2 Loosen the screw.
6.3 Tap on the screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on the wiper motor crank arm until the wiper motor crank arm is loose on wiper motor.
6.4 Remove the screw and wiper motor crank arm from wiper motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer.





1. Install the wiper motor and crank arm on the wiper motor.
1.1 Install the connector to the wiper motor.
1.2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
1.3 Set the wiper to the PULSE postion. THe wiper motor should be operating.
1.4 Turn the ignition off when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe position and not moving.
1.5 Disconnect the connector from the wiper motor.
1.6 Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motorwhile maintaining a 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in) gap between wiper motor crank arm and bracket tab.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1.7 Install the screw.
1.8 Check the gap between wiper motor crank arm and bracket tab. If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in), remove the crank arm and repeat installation.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 16 N.m (142 lb in).

1.9 Install the rubber boot onto the wiper motor crank arm.





2. Install the wiper drive system module on the vehicle with three screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (88 lb in).





3. Install the wiper transmission on the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39529.
4. Install the connector onto the wiper motor.
5. Install the air inlet grille panel on the vehicle.
6. Install the wiper arms onto the wiper transmission drive shafts.
7. Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.