Wiper Motor Replacement

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 the 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.




7. Remove three screws and wiper motor from wiper drive system module.
8. Remove the shaft seal and the water shield from the wiper motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer




1. Install the water shield and shaft seal on the wiper motor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

Tightening
Tighten three screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).




3. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor.
3.1. Install the connector to the wiper motor.
3.2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
3.3. Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The wiper motor should be operating.
3.4. Turn the ignition off when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe position and not moving.
3.5. Disconnect the connector from the wiper motor.
3.6. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor while maintaining a 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in) gap between wiper motor crank arm and bracket tab.
3.7. Install the screw.
3.8. Measure 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.





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

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




5. Install the wiper transmission on the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39529.
6. Install the connector onto the wiper motor.
7. Install the air inlet grille panel on the vehicle.
9. Operate the wipers and inspect for proper operation.