Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39822 Wiper Arm Puller
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Turn the wiper switch to DELAY.
3. Turn the ignition OFF when the wiper arms are paused at the bottom of the wipe pattern.
4. Disconnect the washer hose from the wiper arm.
5. Remove the wiper arm nut cover.
6. Remove the wiper arm nut.
7. Using the J 39822, remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the wiper arms onto the wiper transmission.
2. Hold the measuring device at a 90 degree angle to the wiper blade while maintaining the following distances:
^ Right arm: 97 - 107 mm (3.82 - 4.21 in) from the end of the wiper arm to the air inlet screen.
^ Left arm: 125 - 147 mm (4.92 - 5.78 in) from the wiper blade tip to the air inlet screen.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the wiper arm nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
4. Install the wiper arm nut cover.
5. Connect the washer hose to the wiper arm.
6. Operate the windshield wipers and inspect for proper operation.