Usually, the arm. It loses its springiness/pressure against the window. The spindle is lubricated and most vehicles NEVER have a problem.
The only issue that may develop with a spindle is someone 'hammering' the arm on or not mounting the arm fully down on the spindle. Then the ridges on the arm get damaged.
To remove a wiper arm on a 1964 Mustang, first, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield to access the base. Look for a small retaining clip or nut at the base of the wiper arm that secures it to the wiper motor spindle; use a socket or wrench to remove it. If there's a clip, gently pry it off, then pull the wiper arm straight off the spindle. Be careful not to bend the arm or damage the glass while doing this.
To change the rear window wiper arm on your Nissan X-Trail, first, lift the wiper arm away from the glass. Locate the retaining nut at the base of the wiper arm and use a socket wrench to remove it. Once the nut is removed, gently pull the wiper arm off its spindle, then align the new wiper arm and press it onto the spindle. Finally, secure it with the retaining nut and lower the arm back into its resting position.
To remove the rear wiper arm on a 2006 Pontiac Montana, first, lift the wiper arm away from the glass to a vertical position. Then, locate the small retaining nut at the base of the wiper arm and use a socket wrench to unscrew it. Once the nut is removed, gently wiggle the wiper arm to detach it from the motor spindle. Be careful not to apply too much force to avoid damaging the arm or the spindle.
Check linkage first and stripped or loose wiper arm on spindle.
To change the windscreen wiper arm on a Peugeot 106, first ensure the wipers are off and in the resting position. Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen, then locate the release tab or nut securing the wiper arm to the spindle. If it's a nut, use the appropriate socket to remove it; if it’s a tab, press it to release the arm. Finally, fit the new wiper arm onto the spindle, ensuring it's securely attached, and lower it back onto the windscreen.
To remove the wiper arm from a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage, first, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Look for a small tab or nut at the base of the arm and either pull the tab or use a socket wrench to remove the nut. Once the fastener is removed, gently rock the wiper arm back and forth while pulling it upwards to detach it from the spindle. Be careful not to damage the spindle during removal.
To change the rear wiper arm on a Kia Picanto, start by lifting the wiper arm away from the window. Locate the retaining nut at the base of the arm and use a socket wrench to remove it. Once the nut is off, gently wiggle the wiper arm side to side to detach it from the spindle. Finally, install the new wiper arm by aligning it with the spindle and securing it with the retaining nut.
Check your wiper linkage under the hood and/or the tightness of the wiper arm on the wiper spindle.
To remove the front wiper blade arm on a 2003 Renault Clio, first, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Locate the small retaining clip or nut at the base of the wiper arm; if it's a nut, use a socket wrench to carefully unscrew it. If there's a clip, gently pry it up to release the arm. Once the fastener is removed, wiggle the wiper arm back and forth while pulling it upwards to detach it from the spindle.
To remove the complete arm of the rear window wiper on a Corsa C, first, lift the wiper arm away from the glass to access the mounting nut. Use a suitable socket or wrench to loosen and remove the nut. Once the nut is removed, gently wiggle the wiper arm while pulling it upward to detach it from the spindle. If it’s stuck, you may need to use penetrating oil or a wiper arm puller for easier removal.
To replace the rear wiper arm on a Dodge Stealth, first, ensure the vehicle is turned off and the wiper is in the "off" position. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the plastic cover at the base of the wiper arm, then use a socket wrench to remove the retaining nut. Slide the old wiper arm off the spindle and replace it with the new one, securing it with the nut and covering it with the plastic cap. Finally, test the wiper to ensure it functions correctly.
most likely due to a dis connected arm in the cowel. The arm that connects the wiper arm to the motor wears out on the end and falls off of the arm assembly. pull the wiper motor. ( kind of a pain ). Take out the arm . get another from the salvage.