Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994)
Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Cycle windshield wipers until they are in straight up position, then turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then the wiper motor electrical connector.
3. Remove righthand wiper arm and blade assembly, then the righthand pivot nut and allow linkage to drop into cowl.
4. Remove linkage access cover from righthand side of dash panel.
5. Release wiper motor retaining clip, then slide clip back until it clears nib on crank pin, and remove the clip.
NOTE: The wiper motor retaining clip can be reached through the access cover opening.
6. Remove wiper linkage from motor crank pin.
7. Slide righthand pivot shaft and linkage assembly out through righthand access cover opening.
8. Remove lefthand wiper arm and blade assembly.
9. Remove lefthand linkage access cover and pivot nut, then lower linkage and slide out through access cover opening.
NOTE: Lefthand and righthand pivot and linkage assemblies are serviced separately.
INSTALLATION
1. Install clip onto lefthand linkage, ensure clip is fully seated.
NOTE: Do not install linkage on motor crank pin, then attempt to install clip.
2. Slide lefthand pivot shaft and linkage assembly through lefthand access opening, positioning pivot shaft in place.
3. Install lefthand pivot shaft nut and torque to 88-110 ft lb.
4. Install lefthand linkage cover.
5. Slide righthand pivot shaft and linkage assembly through righthand access opening, positioning pivot shaft in place.
6. Connect wiper motor electrical connector, then install clip onto righthand linkage, ensure clip is fully seated.
7. Install lefthand linkage onto motor crank pin, then the righthand linkage onto crank pin, pulling linkage onto pin until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Clip is properly installed if nib is protruding through center of clip.
8. Install righthand wiper pivot shaft and nut and torque to 7-10 ft lb.
9. Connect battery ground cable, turn ignition switch to ON position, turn wiper switch OFF so wiper motor will PARK, then turn ignition switch to
OFF position.
10. Install righthand linkage access cover, then the right and lefthand wiper blade and arm assemblies and check for proper operation.
