95 Integra hatchback: rear wiper FUBARred?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by DaveO, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. DaveO

    DaveO Guest

    95 Integra hatchback. At rest, the rear wiper lies in a plane parallel
    with the passenger side of the car. When active it pivots at the
    bottom and sweeps through 90 degrees until parallel with the rear
    bumper.

    Last winter I was clearing snow off the car with a broom, and
    accidentally dragged the wear wiper arm through it's sweep. Now when I
    try the wiper it sweeps a few inches but does not return.

    Does anyone know the fix for this?

    Thanks!
    Dave O
     
    DaveO, Jun 2, 2011
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  2. DaveO

    jim beam Guest

    quickest easiest is replace the motor mechanism. cheap from a junkyard.
    make sure you don't screw up the spindle on the donor when removing
    the wiper arm - use a proper puller that levers against the pivot from
    the arm itself.
     
    jim beam, Jun 2, 2011
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  3. DaveO

    DaveO Guest

      make sure you don't screw up the spindle on the donor when removing
    Thanks, Jim Beam, I'll check it out. I appreciate the advice about the
    puller. Parts places around here will lend tools for free- what is the
    full name of the puller you mentioned?

    Dave O
     
    DaveO, Jun 2, 2011
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  4. DaveO

    Tegger Guest



    You don't normally need a puller. The arm just slips right off once the arm
    is raised up all the way up from the glass.

    If I were you, I'd first inspect the splines on the motor shaft. Pull the
    cover off the arm's base, exposing the nut, then remove the nut (12mm or
    14mm). Then lift the arm up so it's perpendicular to the glass. The arm
    should now wiggle off easily. Now inspect the splines. Are the splines
    stripped on either piece?
     
    Tegger, Jun 2, 2011
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  5. DaveO

    DaveO Guest

    I'll take a close look, and post back. Thanks for the info!
     
    DaveO, Jun 2, 2011
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  6. DaveO

    jim beam Guest

    <http://www.buy.com/prod/windshield-wiper-arm-puller-otc-4676/q/sellerid/31289940/loc/68687/219459271.html>

    can prob find it cheaper if you shop about.

    the spindle bearings on the rear wiper are pretty weak, so if it doesn't
    pop right off, and in my experience, that's uncommon, you need this tool
    to avoid damage.
     
    jim beam, Jun 2, 2011
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