Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator

1. Remove the wiper arms.
2. Disconnect the hose from the washer hose.
3. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.
4. Remove the transmission drive link socket from the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39232.
5. Remove six screws from the vehicle and the transmission.
6. Remove the transmission from the vehicle by guiding it out through the plenum chamber access hole.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer

1. Place the transmission into the plenum chamber by guiding it through the plenum chamber access hole.
2. Pull the two transmission drive shafts up through the two holes in the tip of the plenum chamber.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the transmission with three screws at each transmission drive shaft.

Tighten
Tighten six screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

4. Install the transmission drive link socket to the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39529. Be sure the socket is fully seated on the crank arm.
5. Install the air inlet panel onto the vehicle.
6. Connect the hose to the washer hose.
7. Install the wiper arms onto the transmission drive shafts.