Special Tools
J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller
Removal Procedure
- Ensure that the wipers are in the park position and the ignition key is OFF.
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the washer hose from the wiper arm.
- Remove the wiper arm nut cover.
- Remove the wiper arm nut.
- Use the
J 39822 to remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission.
Installation Procedure
- Position the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission.
- Align the wiper blades to the small voids in the windshield blackout (1 and 2).
- Apply Threadlocking compound, GM P/N 89021297 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent, to the wiper arm nut.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the wiper arm nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the wiper arm nut cover.
- Connect the washer hose to the wiper arm.
- Operate the windshield wipers and inspect for proper operation.
- Close the hood.