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jasonroman · 10-29-2010, 11:16 AM

sorry for stupid question, but i need to remove wiper arms. and they dont seem to want to move.
can someone tell me how to get them off without doing damage?
thanks again

**old Rusty C10** · 10-29-2010, 11:28 AM

its been a while but this much i do know... you pick up the front of the arm, so the wiper is off the windshield... i believe there is a slide that come out of the arm up where it attaches to the linkage that pulls out maybe 1/9 inch then you pull the wiper arm up and off

TruAggression · 10-29-2010, 01:33 PM

Theres a special tool made also, has a little hook that pulls up the arm cause there is a clip that holds the wiper on the little post thing.

TruAggression · 10-29-2010, 01:38 PM

tool looks like this and second pictures shows how to use it basically.

Prerunner1982 · 10-29-2010, 01:54 PM

If you are careful you can do the same thing with a screwdriver. Also if you don't pull them straight off they will bind up on the splines on the shaft.

jasonroman · 10-29-2010, 02:28 PM

i pressed that tab towards engine and away from engine. and it dont seem to bugde. im trying to do it without damage to cowl. i was thinking that maybe its been 25 yrs since it was moved. so i today, i sprayed area with pb blaster, hoping it will loosen up a bit. hopefully that works.
im able to move the little tab in both directions, but like i said, it wont budge.

SS Delux · 10-29-2010, 04:42 PM

Any Idea on where to buy that tool ? if you cant buy it anymore i gotta make me one of those.

TruAggression · 10-29-2010, 04:49 PM

Got mine from ebay, I figurde it's a good thing to have around and not mess up my windshield wipers and paint, think I got it for like five bucks shipped great investment and very easy to take off and put on with it.

jasonroman · 10-29-2010, 04:55 PM

im gonna try napa.... i thought i read somewhere that napa might have a tool to remove the arms. hopefully they have it.
i dont want to damage anything, and if in theory, by pulling or pushing the clip, the arm should just pull off.... then mine are stuck

GMC87 · 10-29-2010, 06:57 PM

Wish I knew about that tool before I spent 5 minutes fiddling with two small screw drivers and cursing everything that holy!!!

jasonroman · 10-30-2010, 07:14 PM

got em off today.. maybe the pb blaster helped...??
thanks for help guys.

blackbeaSSt · 10-30-2010, 08:57 PM

this does absolutely bupkis. i had the same problem and i just grabbed a big ol pair of pliers and grabbed the top and the small lip underneath and pulled wiggled slowly! BOL

swb85 · 11-01-2010, 09:07 AM

You can stick a small nail under the clip that holds the wiper on the post instead of buying the tool. Then you have both hands free to pull the wipers off.

silvereagle07 · 11-01-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Delux

Any Idea on where to buy that tool ? if you cant buy it anymore i gotta make me one of those.

I get a lot of my tools from here. Here is the link to that specific tool.
http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-65750.aspx

10-29-2010, 11:16 AM	#1
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	how do i remove wiper arms?? sorry for stupid question, but i need to remove wiper arms. and they dont seem to want to move. can someone tell me how to get them off without doing damage? thanks again

10-29-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,260	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? its been a while but this much i do know... you pick up the front of the arm, so the wiper is off the windshield... i believe there is a slide that come out of the arm up where it attaches to the linkage that pulls out maybe 1/9 inch then you pull the wiper arm up and off __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-29-2010, 01:33 PM	#3
TruAggression Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 118	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? Theres a special tool made also, has a little hook that pulls up the arm cause there is a clip that holds the wiper on the little post thing.

10-29-2010, 01:38 PM	#4
TruAggression Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 118	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? tool looks like this and second pictures shows how to use it basically. Attached Images

10-29-2010, 01:54 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? If you are careful you can do the same thing with a screwdriver. Also if you don't pull them straight off they will bind up on the splines on the shaft. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-29-2010, 02:28 PM	#6
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? i pressed that tab towards engine and away from engine. and it dont seem to bugde. im trying to do it without damage to cowl. i was thinking that maybe its been 25 yrs since it was moved. so i today, i sprayed area with pb blaster, hoping it will loosen up a bit. hopefully that works. im able to move the little tab in both directions, but like i said, it wont budge.

10-29-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? Any Idea on where to buy that tool ? if you cant buy it anymore i gotta make me one of those.

10-29-2010, 04:49 PM	#8
TruAggression Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 118	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? Got mine from ebay, I figurde it's a good thing to have around and not mess up my windshield wipers and paint, think I got it for like five bucks shipped great investment and very easy to take off and put on with it.

10-29-2010, 04:55 PM	#9
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? im gonna try napa.... i thought i read somewhere that napa might have a tool to remove the arms. hopefully they have it. i dont want to damage anything, and if in theory, by pulling or pushing the clip, the arm should just pull off.... then mine are stuck

10-29-2010, 06:57 PM	#10
GMC87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: N.Canton, Ohio Posts: 70	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? Wish I knew about that tool before I spent 5 minutes fiddling with two small screw drivers and cursing everything that holy!!!

10-30-2010, 07:14 PM	#11
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? got em off today.. maybe the pb blaster helped...?? thanks for help guys.

10-30-2010, 08:57 PM	#12
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? this does absolutely bupkis. i had the same problem and i just grabbed a big ol pair of pliers and grabbed the top and the small lip underneath and pulled wiggled slowly! BOL

11-01-2010, 09:07 AM	#13
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: how do i remove wiper arms?? You can stick a small nail under the clip that holds the wiper on the post instead of buying the tool. Then you have both hands free to pull the wipers off. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD



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