Can anyone send me a diagram of the windshield wiper linkage for the 1996 Dodge Dakota? Would like to look it over before going into it, would help in making sure I put it back together correctly.

 

There's an exploded parts diagram at http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/...category=20301 ; also, see attached page 1 of section 8K from the 1995 factory service manual (that's the FSM diagram; section 8K is for the windshield wipers)

Edit: If your problem is that the bushings have failed, you can buy them; check DormanProducts.COM for the part numbers of the packages (usually sold as HELP! or AutoGrade or some such brand at the parts store.)

RwP

 

If you do bushings fill them with a little bearing grease. It will prolong the change out for when they wear again.

 

This.

I used a moly lithium grease (won't deny it, it's what I use for front end parts and U-joints too!) and the only problem I've had is that it popped out one night. Replaced the blades and so far no repeats.

(I also run a 20" driver's and a 16" or so passenger wiper, so I get even more cleaned off where I'm looking at ... that extra load probably doesn't help much!)

RwP