Wiper Motor Crank Arm Replacement

WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator
- J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Park the wiper arms.




2. Remove the wiper arms.




3. Remove the air inlet grille panels (1,2).




4. Remove the wiper motor module assembly.




5. Disconnect the wiper transmission (2) from the wiper motor crank arm (3) using the J 39232.
6. Loosen the wiper motor shaft nut (1).
7. Tap on the screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on the wiper motor crank arm (3) until the wiper motor crank arm is loose on wiper motor shaft.
8. Remove the nut.
9. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the wiper motor crank arm (3) on the wiper motor shaft while maintaining a 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in) gap between the wiper motor crank arm and the bracket tab.
2. Install the nut (1) which secures the crank arm to the wiper motor shaft.
3. Measure the gap between wiper motor crank arm and the bracket tab. If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in), remove the crank arm and repeat installation.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper motor crank arm nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the wiper transmission on the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39529.




5. Install the wiper motor module assembly.




6. Install the air inlet grille panels (1,2).
7. Install the wiper arms.
8. Operate the windshield wipers and inspect for proper operation.