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Wiper Gear Box: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove both wiper arm and blade assemblies.
3. Remove cowl grille attaching screws and raise the grille slightly.
4. On E-Series models, remove washer jest from cowl vent grilles.
5. On Bronco and F-Series, disconnect windshield washer fluid hose.
6. On all models, remove cowl grille.
7. Remove clip securing right and left linkage and the retaining clip from wiper motor arm.
8. On E-Series models, remove wiper motor attaching bolts, then remove.
9. On all models, remove pivot body-to-cowl panel attaching screws, then the arm and pivot shaft assembly.
10. Reverse procedure to install.