Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

Description:

Remove or Disconnect
1. Turn ignition switch to "ACCY" position.
2. Set wiper switch to "PULSE" position.
3. Turn ignition switch off when wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and not moving.
4. Washer hose (9) from washer nozzle.
5. Cover (10) from nut (11).
6. Nut (11) from wiper arm assembly (12) and wiper transmission assembly drive shaft (A).

IMPORTANT
^ If wiper arm assembly cannot be removed from wiper transmission assembly drive shaft by rocking. special tool J 41401-4 may be used with the windshield wipers in midwipe.
7. Wiper arm assembly (12) from wiper transmission assembly drive shaft (A) by rocking.
8. Wiper blade assembly (13) from wiper arm assembly (12).
A. Push in button (B) of wiper blade assembly clip (C) and remove wiperblade assembly (13) from inside radius of wiper arm assembly (12).
B. Bring wiper arm assembly (12) out through opening in wiper blade assembly (13).

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Wiper blade assembly (13) on wiper arm assembly (12).
2. Wiper arm assembly (12) on wiper transmission assembly drive shaft (A).
A. Put ignition switch in "ACCY" position.
B. Set wiper switch to "PULSE" position. Wind-shield wiper system should be operating.
C. Turn ignition switch off when wipers are in the innerwipe position and not moving.

IMPORTANT
^ Measuring device must be held at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade assembly (13).
D. Install wiper arm assembly (12) on wiper transmission assembly drive shaft (A) while maintaining a distance of 87.8 mm (3.46 in.)(LH) or 97.5 mm (3.83 in.) (RH) between wiper blade assembly (13) and bottom of windshield.
3. Nut (11) on wiper transmission assembly drive shaft(A) and wiper arm assembly (12).

Tighten
^ Nut to 27 N.m (20 lb. ft.).
4. Cover (10) on nut (11).

IMPORTANT
^ Lubricate washer hose with windshield washer solvent to ease installation on washer nozzle.
5. Washer hose (9) on washer nozzle.
6. Operate wipers and check for proper operation.