8K - 12
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
(3) Use LOW speed setting and cycle the wiper
motor to the PARK position.
(4) Turn ignition OFF.
(5) Carefully lower arm and blades to the wind-
shield.
(6) Measure the distance from the blade tip to the
cowl screen edge. The blade should be 18 to 42 mm
(.75 to 1.60 ins.).
(7) If not OK, check for worn parts.
(8) In the event the blade tip strikes the cowl
screen or molding remove arm. Remove metal key-
way from the pivot shaft by cutting or breaking it off.
File the surface smooth. Position arm on windshield
and tighten to 37 to 43 N·m (27 to 32 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 19 Arm Adjustment
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