Escape 4WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
6.
Inspect the four (4) ball studs (positions A-D). The backside of each ball stud should be riveted (mushroomed) over as shown in the illustration.
Please note, the ball stud at position B is the most suspect. See Figure 2 for ball stud location and Figure 3 for detail of ball studs.
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If ANY of the ball studs are not mushroomed over, replace the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. Refer to the service
procedures in section 501-16 of the appropriate Workshop Manual.
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If all of the ball studs are mushroomed over, continue the inspection procedure.
7.
Visually inspect the tabs on the four (4) plastic ball sockets located at the ends of the wiper links. Each tab should be undamaged and fully
engaged in the corresponding hole located in the wiper arm link. See Figure 2 for location of ball sockets and Figure 4 for detail of tabs.
