Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick) Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement
1	Windshield Wiper Motor Bracket Screw (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2	Windshield Wiper Motor Procedure Use a wiper linkage separator or similar tool, separate the transmission drive link from the wiper motor crank arm ball stud. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the wiper transmission. Position the new windshield wiper motor to the transmission. Align the transmission links to the wiper motor crank arm. Use a wiper linkage installer or similar tool, to install the transmission drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm ball stud. NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the inner cup on the transmission link to aid in installation. Special Tools J-39232 Wiper Linkage Separator J-39529 Wiper Linkage Installer For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Windshield Wiper Motor Bracket Screw (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Windshield Wiper Motor

Procedure

Use a wiper linkage separator or similar tool, separate the transmission drive link from the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
Remove the windshield wiper motor from the wiper transmission.
Position the new windshield wiper motor to the transmission.
Align the transmission links to the wiper motor crank arm.
Use a wiper linkage installer or similar tool, to install the transmission drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
NOTE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the inner cup on the transmission link to aid in installation.

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools