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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check, Blade Element Check

Wiper Arm Pressure Check
  1. Run the wiper arm and blade assemblies to the mid-wipe position.
  2. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  3. Attach a scale to the end of the wiper arm and measure the force required to lift the wiper arm perpendicular to the windshield to the normal working height (the height with the blade attached).

    4. Object Number: 415980 Size: SH
  4. Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .

    5. Tip Pressure
    7.8-9.5 Newtons (28-34 Ounces)

Blade Element Set Check
Object Number: 334256 Size: SH
  1. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  2. Look down the length of the blade element.

    3. Replace the wiper blade element if the rubber element which contacts the glass is not on the centerline of the blade +/-15 degrees. Refer to Wiper Blade Element Replacement .

  3. Install the wiper blades onto the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .