Motor, Wiper: Installation: Front
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CAUTION:
Do not apply pressure to, or pry on the plastic drive link bushings. When removing a drive link from, or installing a drive link onto the ball stud on the wiper motor crank arm apply pressure to, or pry on only the metal portions of the drive link around the bushing. If the bushing is damaged, the entire wiper linkage module MUST be replaced.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the crank arm nut from the wiper motor output shaft. The crank arm is indexed to the output shaft with the motor in the park position during the manufacturing process, but there are no provisions made for correctly indexing this connection in the field. If the crank arm to output shaft indexing is incorrect, the entire wiper motor and crank arm unit MUST be replaced.
- Position the front wiper motor and install the two screws (5). Tighten the front wiper motor screws to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the socket bushing (1) over the ball stud on the crank arm (6).
- Place a short 19 millimeter or 3/4 inch socket over the domed cap side of the socket bushing as an installation tool. Use large channel-lock pliers to firmly and evenly apply enough pressure to the underside of the crank arm and the top of the socket installation tool to snap the bushing onto the ball stud. Do not apply pressure directly to the plastic bushing.
- Install the front wiper arm linkage. Refer to LINKAGE, WIPER ARM, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.