Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39232 Wiper Transmission
Separator
- Remove the wiper arms.
Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Remove the connector from the wiper motor.
- Remove the wiper transmission from the wiper motor crank arm using
the J 39232
.
- Remove three screws and
the wiper drive system module from the vehicle.
- Remove the wiper motor
crank arm from the wiper motor.
6.1. | Remove the rubber boot from the wiper motor crank arm. |
6.3. | Tap on the screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on
the wiper motor crank arm until the wiper motor crank arm is loose on wiper
motor. |
6.4. | Remove the screw and wiper motor crank arm from wiper motor. |
- Remove three screws and
wiper motor from wiper drive system module.
- Remove the shaft seal and the water shield from the wiper motor.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J 39529 Wiper Transmission
Installer
- Install the water shield
and shaft seal on the wiper motor.
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 wiper
motor on the wiper drive system module with three screws.
Tightening
Tighten three screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
- Install the wiper motor
crank arm on the wiper motor.
3.1. | Install the connector to the wiper motor. |
3.2. | Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position. |
3.3. | Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The wiper motor should
be operating. |
3.4. | Turn the ignition off when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe
position and not moving. |
3.5. | Disconnect the connector from the wiper motor. |
3.6. | Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor while maintaining
a 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in) gap between wiper motor
crank arm and bracket tab. |
3.8. | Inspect the gap between wiper motor crank arm and bracket tab.
If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in), remove
the crank arm and repeat installation. |
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 16 N·m (142 lb in).
3.9. | Install the rubber boot onto the wiper motor crank arm. |
- Install the wiper drive
system module on the vehicle with three screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
- Install the wiper transmission
on the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39529
.
- Install the connector onto the wiper motor.
- Install the air inlet grille panel on the vehicle. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Install the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
.
- Operate the wipers and inspect for proper operation.