Front Wiper Motor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Shaft Seal

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Ensure that the shaft seal (3) is on the new motor shaft. If necessary, transfer the one on the old motor. If transferred, make sure the seal is in good shape (not brittle, free from cracks, and not damaged).

Fig 2: Positioning Pocket Nuts
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Ensure that the pocket nuts (1) are in place in the motor before assembly.

Fig 3: Aligning Pocket Nut
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If needed to install pocket nut (1), align the nut with the pocket.

Fig 4: Dropping Pocket Nut
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Drop nut (1) into pocket.

Fig 5: Wiper Motor
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Place wiper motor in its mounting location making sure that the pocket nuts are in place.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Motor Mounting Bolts
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Install and tighten the mounting bolts (1).

Fig 7: Bellcrank
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Position the bellcrank on the wiper motor shaft.

Fig 8: Aligning Bellcrank With Linkage Arms
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Align the bellcrank with the linkage arms.

Fig 9: Bellcrank Nut
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Install and tighten the nut to the bellcrank.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Wiper Module
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Install the front wiper module (3)(Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - INSTALLATION) .
Connect the battery negative cable.