How do you change a linkage arm on a windshield wiper?
Replacement linkage assemblies can be purchased from most auto parts stores.
- Pull the windshield wiper arm up and away from the windshield until the wiper arms lock in a vertical position.
- Unbolt the nut that holds the wiper arm to the wiper linkage using a socket wrench.
- Pull the wiper arm off the wiper linkage.
Do you need a wiper arm puller?
The only time you’re going to need a wiper arm puller is if the wiper arms are seized on to the splines of the linkage. Otherwise, you would be able to get them off by hand or with a pry bar or something. This device is so flimsy, the crank handle at the top bent before I even put much force into using it.
How much is a wiper arm puller?
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What’s the best way to remove the wiper arm?
Most auto manufacturers use a press-on cap to cover the hole and keep moisture out of the wiper arm to wiper linkage joint. We’ve found using a nylon pry tool will save chrome and paint from chipping over prying the cap off with a flat head screwdriver like most people reach for.
Can you remove the retaining nut from a windshield wiper?
With the wiper arm retaining nut removed you can now lift the wiper arm up and fold it 90 degrees away from the windshield. With some luck a small wiggle of the arm will free it from the shaft; but that isn’t usually the case.
How long does it take to install a windshield wiper blade?
You can the tighten the center wiper arm nut down to the manufacturers specifications and install the center nut cover. Once your wiper blade is installed you can fold the wiper arm down onto the windshield and test their function. This job is fairly simple and overall should take 30 minutes or less.