Wiper Crank Arm: Removal

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Tools Required:
  • J-39232 Wiper Transmission Separator
  • J-39529 Wiper Transmission Installer
  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel.
  2. Remove the wiper motor water deflector.
  3. Using the J-39232, disconnect the wiper transmission from the wiper motor crank arm.
  4. Remove the wiper motor crank arm cover. See Figure .
  5. Remove the wiper motor crank arm screw. See Fig 1 .
  6. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.
Fig 1: Removing Crank Arm From Wiper Motor
G00286640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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