Wiper Arm Replacement

WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
2. Turn the wiper switch to the DELAY position.
3. Turn the ignition OFF when the wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and not moving.
4. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer nozzle.
5. Remove the cover from the wiper arm nut.
6. Remove the wiper arm nut from the wiper transmission drive shaft.
7. Using J 39822, remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission drive shaft.
8. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
9. Clean the knurls of the wiper transmission drive shaft with a wire brush.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm.
2. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission driveshaft.

IMPORTANT: Hold the measuring device at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade tip.

3. Measure the distance from the wiper blade tip to the solid edge of the windshield blackout. Position the wiper arms at the following distances:
- LH - 40 mm (1.57 in) above the glass blackout.
- RH - 160 mm (6.30 in) below the glass blackout.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the wiper arm nut onto the wiper transmission driveshaft.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

5. Install the cover on the wiper arm nut.

IMPORTANT: Lubricate the washer hose with the windshield washer solvent to ease installation on the washer nozzle.

6. Install the washer hose to the washer nozzle.
7. Inspect the wipers for proper operation.