Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Windshield Wiper Transmission: Service and Repair
EXC. 1984 COLT HATCHBACK
1. Remove wiper motor as outlined under "Windshield Wiper Motor, Replace."
2. Position wiper motor shaft at right angles to the linkage and remove linkage while holding shaft.
3. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure shaft bracket positioning boss is properly located in access hole.
b. Mount wiper arm so that when motor is in park position distance between wiper blade and bottom of windshield is 0.6 inch on left side and
0.8 inch on right side for 1985-88 Colt, 1.2 inch on left side and 1 inch on right side for Colt Vista, 0.5 inch on both sides for Conquest, 0.6-1
inch on both sides for Ram 50 and 1.5-1.9 inch on both sides for Ram Raider.
1984 COLT HATCHBACK
1. Remove wiper arm and blade assemblies from wiper arm shafts.
2. Remove cowl grille attaching screws, then the cowl grille.
3. Remove screws attaching wiper link shafts to cowl.
4. Disconnect wiper linkage from wiper motor crank arm, then lift wiper linkage from cowl.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Install wiper arms so that when blades are parked there is a clearance of 0.8 inch between blade and windshield lower
molding.
