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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Part of the linkage jumped off when I turned them on high causing both wipers to quit. It looks like some kind of plastic nut I need, but can't find the part yet.

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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I'm guessing the wiper bushings are what you need, never had to do them myself but they should be available at any parts store or dealer.

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50022+2022006
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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I'm guessing the wiper bushings are what you need, never had to do them myself but they should be available at any parts store or dealer.

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50022+2022006
Thanks! I got an asst. pack of Dorman bushings at the zone, but found out I need more than what's in the package so, I'll be going to Napa to get those.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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when you install be careful not to get the linkage arms mixed up. take note of upside vs down side they need to go back exactly the same. can easily mix up, i would use some kind of marking system. also when you install new ones they need to pop into the holes on the linkage. I used a vise.........again, take on old one out and install the new one don't pop out all the old ones you will forget which way they go...lastly, change all of them not just the broken one or you will be in there doing it again in no time.....been there done that to my 90.......
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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when you install be careful not to get the linkage arms mixed up. take note of upside vs down side they need to go back exactly the same. can easily mix up, i would use some kind of marking system. also when you install new ones they need to pop into the holes on the linkage. I used a vise.........again, take on old one out and install the new one don't pop out all the old ones you will forget which way they go...lastly, change all of them not just the broken one or you will be in there doing it again in no time.....been there done that to my 90.......
I changed them all and lithium greased 'em too. I had to go to the dealership for one of the bushings....the one with the hole in it. $12.00 for that one.

Oh well, works like new now and hope I don't get stranded on the interstate in a t-storm for awhile.
This link helped some too....
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Repla...Wiper-Bushings
 
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