Escort L4-116 1.9L SOHC (1991)
Wiper Arm: Customer Interest
Windshield Wipers - Wipers Streak or Clean Unevenly
Article No.
96-8-4
04/08/96
WINDSHIELD WIPERS - WIPERS STREAK - CLEAN UNEVENLY
FORD:
1991-96 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-96 TRACER
ISSUE:
The windshield wipers may leave streaks on the windshield while operating. This may be caused by corrosion buildup on the pivot bearing which
reduces pressure on the blade to the glass.
ACTION:
Clean and/or replace the windshield wiper arm and blade. The revised wiper arm has a new material which will reduce corrosion buildup on the wiper
arm pivot bearing. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
If the blades do not clean properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield washer solvent. Rinse thoroughly with
clear water.
2.
If the windshield wipers do not clean the windshield any better or unevenly after cleaning, replace both the wiper arm and wiper blade on both
sides of the vehicle.
3.
Remove the windshield wiper arm outer cover and remove the nut from the wiper arm.
4.
Pull the windshield wiper arm off of the pivot shaft.
5.
Install the new arm by pushing it down over the pivot shaft.
6.
Install the nut and torque to 7-10 N.m (62-88 lb-in) and reinstall the windshield wiper arm cover.
7.
Install the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Position the windshield wiper blade and move it back and forth while pressing the windshield
wiper blade onto the windshield wiper arm.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
960804A
Clean And Replace Wiper
0.3 Hr.
Arms
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
