Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

Wiper Arm Assembly Replacement

Description:

Tool Required:

^ J 6627-4 Wiper Arm Remover

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 (8) from washer nozzle.
5. Cover (9) from nut (10).
6. Nut (10) from wiper arm assembly (11) and wiper linkage assembly drive Shaft (A).
7. Wiper arm assembly (11) from wiper linkage assembly drive shaft (A) using J 6627-4.
8. Wiper blade assembly (12) from wiper arm assembly (11).
A. Push in button (B) of wiper blade assembly clip (C) and remove wiper blade assembly (12) from inside radius of wiper arm assembly (11).
B. Bring wiper arm assembly (11) out through opening in wiper blade assembly (12).

Install or Connect

1. Wiper blade assembly (12) on wiper arm assembly (11).
2. Wiper arm assembly (11) on wiper linkage assembly drive shaft (A).
A. Put ignition switch in "ACCY" position.
B. Set wiper switch to "PULSE" position. Windshield wiper system should be operating.
C. Turn ignition switch off when the wiper drive system is in the innerwipe position and not moving.

IMPORTANT

^ Measuring device must be held at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade assembly (12).

D. Install wiper arm assembly (11) on wiper linkage assembly drive shaft (A) while maintaining a distance of 325 mm (12.75 in.) (LH) or so mm (3.125 in.) (RH) between wiper blade assembly (12) and bottom of windshield.
3. Nut (10) on wiper linkage assembly drive shaft (A) and wiper arm assembly (11).

Tighten

^ Nut to 48 N.m (35 lb.ft.).

4. Cover (9) on nut (10).

IMPORTANT

^ Lubricate washer hose with windshield washer solvent to ease installation on washer nozzle.

5. Washer hose (8) on washer nozzle.
6. Operate wipers and check for proper operation.