They are ball-and-socket connections and they are often very tight and difficult to separate, and even harder to connect since it's difficult to get good leverage on them while they are installed. What eventually worked for me was trial and error using a combination of prybar and long pliers.
Images of the wiper linkage for a Dodge Dakota are located in the service manual. It details where the linkage connects and how to perform maintenance on it.
The linkage bushing is located under the Crowl grill. Remove wipers and grill.
To replace the wiper linkage bushing on a 1994 Dodge Dakota, first, disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Remove the wiper arms by unscrewing the retaining nuts and gently pulling them off the shafts. Next, remove the screws or bolts securing the wiper linkage assembly, and detach it from the vehicle. Replace the worn bushing with a new one, reassemble the linkage, reattach the wiper arms, and reconnect the battery.
To replace the wiper linkage bushing on a 1994 Dodge Dakota, begin by removing the wiper arms using a puller tool if necessary. Next, detach the plastic cover and the wiper linkage assembly by unscrewing the bolts securing it to the firewall and disconnect any electrical connectors. Replace the worn bushing with a new one, reassemble the linkage, and ensure everything is securely fastened before reattaching the wiper arms and testing the system. Make sure to check for proper movement of the wipers after the installation.
The wiper linkage is bad. Or the wiper arm stud bushings (where the arms attach to the cowl) are rotted out.
Linkage bushings on wiper arms coming off back side of wiper motor under cowling
remove the cowl & wiper arms (mark location of arms on the windshield). disconnect the battery, Disconnect wire connector at wiper motor & remove the 4 mounting bolts then remove the linkage from motor.
To install the wiper linkage on a 1993 Dodge Shadow, first, ensure the wiper motor is disconnected from the battery. Remove the wiper arms and any covering panels to access the linkage assembly. Align the new wiper linkage with the mounting points and secure it using the appropriate bolts. Finally, reattach the wiper motor and arms, and test the functionality before reassembling any remaining components.
The 2002 Dodge Dakota takes 21" replacement windshield wiper blades on both sides front.
To install the wiper linkage on a Dodge Ramcharger, first, ensure the vehicle is turned off and the wipers are in the parked position. Remove the wiper arms and the cowl cover to access the linkage. Then, disconnect the old linkage by unbolting it from the motor and the windshield frame. Position the new linkage in place, secure it with bolts, and reattach the wiper arms and cowl cover before testing the wipers for proper operation.
Its a dealership part
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.