The wiper blade misses the windshield in the middle of the wipe. Is there an adjustment for that ? I have replaced the wiper to no avail.
You have to remove the linkage from the wiper motor.
On a 1989 Dodge Shadow, the windshield wiper linkage is connected to the windshield wiper motor via a set of arms and a drive mechanism. The motor drives a crank that moves the linkage, translating the motor's rotary motion into the back-and-forth motion needed for the wipers. This connection is crucial for the proper operation of the wipers, allowing them to clear the windshield effectively.
To replace the linkage on the driver's side windshield wiper of a 2001 Ford Explorer XL, first, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield and remove the nut securing the wiper to the linkage using a socket wrench. Next, detach the wiper arm and remove the plastic cover from the base of the wiper assembly to access the linkage. Disconnect the linkage from the motor and the other components, then install the new linkage by reversing the process: connect it to the motor, secure it, and reattach the wiper arm and cover. Finally, test the wipers to ensure proper operation.
To replace the windshield wiper linkage bushings on a 2002 Ford Ranger, first, remove the wiper arms by loosening the nuts and lifting them off the posts. Next, remove the plastic cover from the base of the windshield to access the linkage. Disconnect the wiper linkage from the motor and the windshield frame, then replace the worn bushings with new ones. Reassemble everything in reverse order, ensuring all connections are secure before testing the wipers.
The 1999 Nissan windshield wiper linkage is held in place by three retaining nuts. Remove the retaining nuts and the linkage will come free. Replace the linkage with new linkage.
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To replace the windshield wiper linkage bushings on a Chrysler TC Maserati, first, remove the wiper arms by loosening the nuts and carefully pulling them off. Next, disconnect the wiper linkage by removing the screws or bolts securing it to the vehicle. Once the linkage is free, replace the old bushings with new ones by pressing them into the linkage assembly. Reassemble the linkage and wiper arms, ensuring everything is securely tightened before testing the wipers.
You will probably have to remove the cowl that covers the linkage. When you do that, the linkage should come out then. There are probably C clips connecting the individual wiper arms to the linkage.
To remove the wiper arm from the linkage on a Transit Connect, first ensure the wiper is in the "off" position. Then, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield and locate the retaining nut at the base of the arm; use a socket wrench to remove it. Once the nut is off, gently wiggle the wiper arm while pulling it straight up to detach it from the linkage. Be cautious not to damage the linkage or the windshield during the process.
If one wants to replace a wiper linkage there are a few steps involved. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield until the arm locks in vertical position. Unbolt the nut that holds the wiper arm to the linkage and pull the wiper arm off the linkage. Open the hood and unbolt the wiper motor and slide the motor off of the linkage. One then will remove the wiper linkage and install a new one.
The wiper linkage is bad. Or the wiper arm stud bushings (where the arms attach to the cowl) are rotted out.
Check for disconnected or broken linkage or a bad wiper transmission