Dodge ZB 2005, Service Manual

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(2) Install the arm onto the pivot using a rocking
motion while the arm is in an over/centered position.
(3) Install the wiper arm retaining nut. Torque nut
to 19.7 - 21.5 N·m (175 - 190 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the arm nut cap.
(5) Cycle the Place the wiper arm/blades, and ver-
ify that they end up in the PARK position and turn
ignition OFF.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
(1) Cycle the wiper motor into the PARK position.
(2) Lift the wiper blade off the windshield and
release it.
(3) The wiper blade heel should be parked within 5
mm of the park line. The park line is mark on the
windshield (Fig. 5).
(4) In the event that the wiper blade tip exces-
sively strikes the cowl screen due to long term nor-
mal wear, reposition the wiper blade heel slightly
above the park line. Make sure that the wipers are
in the PARK position.
WIPER BLADES
DESCRIPTION
The wiper blades are a rubber element with a steel
vertebra that are mounted on the end of the wind-
shield wiper arm and sweep across the front wind-
shield to clear it of water, snow, and debris.
OPERATION
When the wiper blade rubber element is exposed to
the weather for a long period of time, it tends to lose
wiping ability. Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade
element is suggested to remove the accumulation of
salt and road film. The wiper blades, arms, and
windshield should be cleaned with washer fluid, a
sponge or cloth and a mild detergent, or non-abrasive
cleaner. If the blades continue to streak or smear,
they should be replaced. The driver blade element is
550 mm in length and the passenger blade element is
475 mm in length.
REMOVAL
(1) Lift wiper arm to the over center position.
(2) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Fig. 6).
(3) Gently place wiper arm tip on glass surface.
CLEANING
Wiper blades exposed to the weather for a long
period of time tend to lose their wiping effectiveness.
Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade is recommended
to remove the accumulation of salt and road grime.
The wiper blades, arms and windshield should be
cleaned with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent
or nonabrasive cleaner. If the wiper blades continue
to streak or smear, they should be replaced. The
wiper blade should run smoothly across the wind-
shield in both directions. The wiper blade should
slightly roll over center when the blade reverses
direction. A wiper blade insert that has lost flexibility
or a wiper arm that has lost spring tension, will
cause the blade to skip or chatter across the wind-
shield. If the wiper blades are new and the wiper
arm spring tension is OK and a chattering sound is
emitted from the wiper(s), the wiper blade is not roll-
ing over center. If this condition exists, refer to Elec-
trical, Wipers/Washers, Wiper Blades, Adjustments.
Fig. 5 WIPER BLADE/ARM PARK LINES
1 - PARK LINES
2 - BLACK OUT AREA
Fig. 6 WIPER BLADE AND ELEMENT
1 - ARM RELEASE TAB
2 - VERTABRAE
3 - RUBBER ELEMENT
8R - 6 WIPERS/WASHERS
ZB
WIPER ARMS (Continued)