Wiper Arm Replacement - GMC Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Service Manual

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Body and Accessories
Wiper Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required:
J 39637 Wiper Arm Puller
1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Set the wipers to the lowest DELAY setting.
3. Turn the ignition to OFF when the wipers are at
the innerwipe (end of sweep) position.
4. Mark the postion of the wiper blade on the
windshield with a suitable marker or masking tape.
5. Raise the hood.
6. Lift the wiper arm nut cover.
7. Remove the nut.
8. Remove the wiper arm from the transmission
drive shaft with the J 39637.
9. Remove the wiper blade, if required. Refer to
Wiper Arm Blade Replacement.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the wiper blade assembly, if removed.
Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement.
2. Install the wiper arm onto the transmission drive
shaft, with the wiper blade aligned with the mark
made during removal.
Important: It may be necessary to allow for some
movement of a wiper arm when its nut is being
tightened. It the wiper arm moves away from the
desired alignment mark, loosen the nut and reposition
the wiper arm.
Notice: Refer to
Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3. Install the nut onto the transmission drive shaft.
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Tighten
Tighten the nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft) while holding
the wiper arm.
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