Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator
^ J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Set the wipers to the lowest DELAY setting.
3. Turn the ignition to OFF when the wipers are at the innerwipe (end of sweep) position.
4. Mark the position of the wiper blade on the windshield with a suitable marker or masking tape.
5. Raise the hood.
6. Lift the wiper arm nut cover.
7. Remove the nut.




8. Remove the wiper arm from the transmission drive shaft with the J 39637
9. Remove the wiper blade, if required. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the wiper blade assembly, if removed. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement.
2. Install the wiper arm onto the transmission drive shaft, with the wiper blade aligned with the mark made during removal.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to allow for some movement of a wiper arm when the nut is being tightened. If the wiper arm moves away from the desired alignment mark, loosen the nut and reposition the wiper arm.

3. Install the nut onto the transmission drive shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 lb ft) while holding the wiper arm.

4. Close the nut cover.
5. Close the hood.
6. Clean the position marks from the windshield.
7. Run the wipers and check for proper wipe pattern.
8. Turn off the wipers and check for the correct park position.