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Wiper Motor Crank Arm Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator




1. Remove the wiper arm assemblies from the wiper transmission assembly drive Shafts.
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the wiper transmission assembly from the wiper motor crank arm assembly using the J 39232.




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




5. Remove the wiper motor crank arm assembly from the wiper motor assembly.
5.1. Remove the rubber boot from the wiper motor crank arm assembly.
5.2. Loosen the screw.
5.3. Tap on the screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on the wiper motor crank arm assembly until the wiper motor crank arm assembly is loose on wiper motor assembly.
5.4. Remove the screw and wiper motor crank arm assembly from wiper motor assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer.




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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




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