Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39822 Wiper Arm Puller
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
2. Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position.
3. Turn the ignition off when the wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and they are not moving.
4. Disconnect the washer hose from the wiper arm.
5. Remove the cover from the wiper arm nut.
6. Remove the wiper arm nut.
7. Using the J 39822, remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission drive shaft.
8. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the wiper blade on the wiper arm.
2. Install the wiper arm on the wiper transmission drive shaft.
2.1. Put the ignition switch in the ACCY position.
2.2. Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The windshield wiper system should be operating.
2.3. Turn the ignition off when the wipers are in the innerwipe position, same as the park position, and not moving.
IMPORTANT: The measuring device must be held at 90 degrees, perpendicular to the wiper blade.
2.4. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission drive shaft while maintaining the following distances between the wiper blade and the bottom of the windshield:
^ Driver side-LH blade tip - 47 mm (1.85 in)
^ Passenger side-RH wiper arm - 90 mm (3.54 in)
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 cover to the wiper arm nut.
5. Connect the washer hose to the wiper arm.