Ford Explorer: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Motor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the link seals during
removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor
windshield wiper performance.
Position the windshield wiper links.
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Detach the RH windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Position the link aside.
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Detach the LH windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Position the link aside.
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NOTE:
Note the position of the component before moving.
Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank to gain access to all of the windshield wiper motor mounting screws.
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Remove the wiper motor screws and the wiper motor.
Installation
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Position the windshield wiper motor and install the windshield wiper motor mounting screws.
Torque:
102 lb.in (11.5 Nm)
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Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank to the park position.
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Clean and inspect the components before assembly.
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Remove all old grease and inspect for damage.
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Apply supplied grease to the ball cap and the grease cover.
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Attach the windshield wiper links.
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Position the LH link.
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Attach the LH windshield wiper link to the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Position the RH link.
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Attach the RH windshield wiper link to the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Install the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Fluid Container
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Two Leg Puller
Removal
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
Remove windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover...
Other information:
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum amount of fuel that you can add to the
fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. See Capacities and Specifications.
In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty...
Inspection
NOTE:
Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses,
(3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or
glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted
connecting rod...
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.

A - Single wipe.
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