I have a 90 New Yorker that I am trying to remove the wiper arms from, and I am having a rough time of it. I have lifted the cap on the end of the arm, and removed the hexnut holding it, but I can't seem to get the arm to dislodge. Is there another holding tab or something that I need to depress to get the arm to come off?
Thanks in advance,
Dennis
Nope, no other tab or anything, just 13 years of oxidation.
A battery terminal puller (looks like a mini gear puller) works great in this situation.
Put the nut on a few turns so you don't mung the threads.
Careful application of heat with a propane torch might expand it enough to get it off if it's frozen on there. But be careful, perils abound. (not the least is cracking your winshield)
Ted
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