The wiper linkage is powered by the wiper motor. This causes the linkage to start moving and to rotate on its axis. The linkage then transmits this movement to the wiper arm. This is the rod to which the wiper blades are attached. The wiper blades eventually come into contact with the windscreen, removing rain, condensation and snow from view. Optimal operation of the wiper linkage and the wiper arm is of great importance for the safety of you and your fellow road users. Therefore, make sure that you replace the parts as soon as possible in the event of a defect in the linkage or the wiper arm.
Windshield wiper arm broken
Wiper arms and the linkages generally last a lot longer than the wiper blades. The arm and linkage may break if you use the wipers on frosted windows or to push snow off the windshield. The linkage can then jam or break. Therefore, make sure that you only switch on the windscreen wipers when the windscreen has defrosted and the windscreen wiper arm can move freely. Furthermore, a wiper arm can sometimes break in the car wash or due to vandalism. Another reason to replace the wiper arm is the suspension that no longer works properly. This suspension ensures that the wiper blades remain in contact with the window. When the suspension no longer functions properly, the wiper blades will make noise. In addition, the wiper blades will no longer remove rain or snow properly because contact with the window is broken.
Replacing wiper linkage
To replace the wiper linkage, first loosen the wiper arms. In the heading below you can read how to remove and replace the wiper arms. When you have disassembled the arms, you can open the hood and remove the cover from the linkage. Then the nuts with which the linkage is attached must be loosened. Carefully remove the linkage, it is still connected to the wiper motor with a plug. You disconnect this plug and you can now connect it to the new linkage. All parts can now be replaced in the opposite direction.
Replacing wiper arm
Replacing the wiper arm is a simple job and you can easily do it yourself. For this you have to look where the pivot point of the arm is. When you have found the pivot point you will see a screw, which is sometimes still hidden under a cap. When you loosen this screw, the wiper arm can be easily removed. Clean the surface and then the new wiper arm can be fitted. To get the wipers in excellent condition again, you can choose to also replace the wiper blades.
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