Removal Procedure
- Mark the position of the wiper blade on the windshield with a suitable marker or a piece of masking tape.
- Disconnect the washer hose.
- Remove the cover from the nut on the wiper arm.
- Remove the nut from the wiper arm.
Important: Use a battery terminal puller to remove the wiper arm from the drive shaft.
- Remove the wiper arm from the drive shaft.
- Clean the knurls of the drive shaft with a wire brush.
Installation Procedure
- Position the wiper arm so that the wiper blade aligns with the mark made on the windshield before removal.
- Install the wiper arm onto the drive shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the nut on the drive shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the cover on the nut.
- Connect the washer hose.
- Clean the locating mark or masking tape from the windshield.
- Operate the wipers and inspect for proper operation.