Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39822 Wiper Arm
Puller
- Turn the ignition switch
to the ACCY position.
- Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position.
- Turn the ignition off when wiper arms are at the bottom of the
wipe pattern (innerwipe) and not moving.
- Remove the washer hose from the washer nozzle.
- Remove the cover from the nut.
- Remove the nut from the wiper arm assembly and the wiper transmission
assembly drive shaft.
Important: A J 39822
Wiper
Arm Puller may be used if the wiper arm assembly cannot be removed from wiper
transmission assembly drive shaft by rocking. The pin from the new wiper arm
assembly may be used to ease removal.
- Remove the wiper arm assembly from the wiper transmission assembly drive
shaft by rocking.
- Remove the wiper blade
assembly from wiper arm assembly.
8.1. | Push in the button of the wiper blade assembly clip and remove
the wiper blade assembly from inside radius of wiper arm assembly. |
8.2. | Bring the wiper arm assembly out through the opening in the wiper
blade assembly. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the wiper blade
assembly on the wiper arm assembly.
- Install the wiper arm
assembly on the wiper transmission assembly drive shaft.
2.1. | Put the ignition switch in the ACCY position. |
2.2. | Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The windshield wiper
system should be operating. |
2.3. | Turn the ignition off when the wiper drive system is at the bottom
of its wipe cycle (innerwipe) and not moving. |
| Important:
• | The measuring device must be held at 90° (perpendicular) to
the wiper blade assembly. |
• | The pin, or a same-size drill bit, should be used in the wiper
arm assembly during installation. |
|
2.4. | Install the wiper arm assembly on the wiper transmission assembly drive
shaft while maintaining the following distances: |
• | RH 97-107 mm (3.82-4.21 in) from the
end of the wiper arm to the air inlet screen. |
• | LH 125-147 mm (4.92-5.78 in) from the
wiper blade tip to the air inlet screen. |
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the nut onto
the wiper transmission assembly drive shaft and the wiper arm assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the pin from wiper arm assembly.
- Install the cover on the nut.
Important: Lubricate the washer hose with the windshield washer solvent to ease
the installation on the washer nozzle.
- Install the washer hose onto the washer nozzle.
Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.