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Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove wiper arms and blades.
2. Remove the cowl screen.
3. Remove wiper motor assembly.
4. Disconnect wiper arm linkage by using an ball joint/tie rod separator. Separate the right and left ball cap from the ball.
5. Disconnect drive link from the motor crank. Using an ball joint/tie rod separator and separate the ball cap from the ball.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the drive link to the motor crank. If motor output crank nut was removed, tighten nut to 25 to 30 Nm (19 to 23 ft. lbs.).
2. Align link ball cap over ball and gently press fit against shoulder of cap to lock cap into position.
3. Install the wiper motor assembly.
4. Install the cowl screen.
5. Install the wiper arms.