Wiper Arm Adjustment

1997 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Wiper Arm Adjustment

Remove wiper arms from pivot shafts. Turn on wipers. Allow motor to cycle pivot shafts 3 or 4 times. Turn off wipers. Reinstall driver-side wiper arm so dimension "X" is 2.20-3.14" (56-80 mm). Reinstall passenger-side wiper arms so dimension "X" is 2.16-3.18" (55-81 mm). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Adjusting Wiper Arms
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