Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the windshield wiper transmission assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .
1	Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
2	Wiper Motor Kit Procedure Install the motor to the transmission. Loosely attach the crank arm to the motor. Using the J 39529 Wiper Linkage Installer or equivalent, attach the first transmission arm to the crank arm. See Special Tools . Align both the crank arm and the first transmission arm so that the arms are in a straight line. Install the crank arm nut. Tighten: 19.5 N.m (14 lb ft) Using the J 39529 Wiper Linkage Installer or equivalent, attach the second transmission arm to the crank arm. See Special Tools . Special Tools: J 39529: Wiper Linkage Installer

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the windshield wiper transmission assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .

Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt (Qty: 3)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)

Wiper Motor Kit

Procedure

Install the motor to the transmission.
Loosely attach the crank arm to the motor.
Using the J 39529 Wiper Linkage Installer or equivalent, attach the first transmission arm to the crank arm. See Special Tools .
Align both the crank arm and the first transmission arm so that the arms are in a straight line.
Install the crank arm nut.
Tighten: 19.5 N.m (14 lb ft)
Using the J 39529 Wiper Linkage Installer or equivalent, attach the second transmission arm to the crank arm. See Special Tools .

Special Tools:
J 39529: Wiper Linkage Installer