Front Wiper Motor

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Tools Required
J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the wiper arm and blade assemblies.
3. Remove the air inlet grille panel and screen.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor assembly.




5. Using the J 39232, disconnect the transmission from the wiper motor drive link.




6. Remove the wiper motor assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




Tools Required
J 39529 Wiper Linkage Installer

1. Install the wiper motor assembly into the vehicle.
2. Secure the wiper motor assembly with 3 screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

3. Lubricate the inside of the drive link socket with white lithium grease, GM P/N 9985885 or equivalent.




IMPORTANT: Assemble the wiper transmission assembly to the crank arm past the second detent. Compress the seal to a maximum height of 25 mm (1 inch).

4. Using the J 39529, install the drive link socket onto the crank arm of the wiper motor assembly.




5. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor assembly.
6. Install the air inlet grille panel and screen.
7. Install the wiper arm and blade assemblies.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

8. Connect the negative battery cable.