Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
3.
Carefully drill through wiper arm using a 1/8" drill bit. Do not drill into the motor shaft.
CAUTION:
Use Caution to prevent metal shavings from falling onto the body or paint as damage may occur.
4.
Enlarge the drilled hole using a 3/8" drill bit.
5.
Apply a small amount of penetrating oil at contact area of splines for wiper arm and motor.
6.
Tap on joint area lightly to create vibration and facilitate penetrating oil working into splines of arm and motor.
7.
Allow the oil to penetrate for several minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the wiper arm retainer clip is in the "release" position before continuing with step 8.
8.
Install a puller with a 5/16" or smaller center screw. Install small puller to wiper arm to the wiper arm so that jaws of puller are pulling against the
arm, and center post of puller is pressing against center of wiper motor shaft.
NOTE:
Be sure that jaws of puller are pulling against wiper arm and not motor shaft bushing.
9.
Tighten puller in very small increments while tapping lightly on the wiper arm and center shaft of puller. With pressure applied to the wiper arm
and shaft a light shock should pop arm off of motor shaft.
CAUTION:
Be careful that arm and puller do not fall and damage the liftgate and/or bumper.
