Arm, Wiper: Installation: Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to install the front wiper arms. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move the multifunction switch control knob to its OFF position. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position. The front wiper motor is now in its park position.
- The front wiper arms (1) must be indexed to the pivot shafts with the front wiper motor in the park position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts so that the tip of the wiper blade is aligned with the wiper alignment lines located within the lower margin (blackout area) of the windshield glass.
- Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot end of the wiper arm down firmly and evenly over the pivot shaft.
- Install and tighten the nut (3) that secures the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Wet the windshield glass, then operate the front wipers. Turn the front wipers OFF, then check for the correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.
- Reinstall the plastic nut cap (2) onto the wiper arm pivot nut.