Wiper Arm: Testing and Inspection

AR82.30-P-6000-01CW Check Wiper Arms

Special Tools:

1 Remove adapter (B) and angle gauge (A) from the adjustment tool set.
2 Insert adapter (B) into the guide (arrow) of the angle gauge (A) and fasten with knurled bolt to angle gauge (A).







Shown on model 204.0, driver-side wiper arm (1) in reverse position

3 Slide adapter (B) with the angle gauge (A) onto the wiper blade mount of the driver-side wiper arm (1).
4 Lower driver-side wiper arm (1) until all three jacking points of the angle gauge foot (A) touch the windshield.
5 Read angle of incidence of driver-side wiper arm (1) on the dial of the angle gauge (A) and record.
6 Raise driver-side wiper arm (1) and remove adapter (B) with angle gauge (A).
7 Repeat testing procedure for front passenger side wiper arm.







8 Raise driver-side wiper arm (1) and passenger-side wiper arm, cover up using suitable aids (scratch protection) and place on windshield.

When changing from reverse position to parked position it has to be observed that the driver-side wiper arm (1) and the passenger-side wiper arm do not have any direct contact to the windshield to prevent it from being scratched.

9 Set wiper system to parked position and remove aids (scratch protection) from driver-side wiper arm (1) and passenger-side wiper arm.

Shown on model 204.0, driver-side wiper arm (1) in parked position

10 Slide angle gauge (A) onto the wiper blade mount of the driver-side wiper arm (1).
11 Lower driver-side wiper arm (1) until all three jacking points of the angle gauge foot (A) touch the windshield.
12 Read angle of incidence of driver-side wiper arm (1) on the dial of the angle gauge (A) and record.
13 Remove angle gauge (A) together with adapter (B) from driver-side wiper arm (1).
14 Repeat testing procedure for front passenger side wiper arm.