Document ID# 525220
2000 Chevrolet/Geo Monte Carlo
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Wiper Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator

Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement .
Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle. Refer to Air Inlet
Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
Remove the connector from the wiper motor.
Remove the wiper transmission from the wiper motor crank arm using the J
39232 .
Remove three screws and the wiper drive system module from the vehicle.
Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.
Remove the rubber boot from the wiper motor crank arm.
Loosen the screw.
Tap on the screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on the wiper
motor crank arm until the wiper motor crank arm is loose on wiper motor.
Remove the screw and wiper motor crank arm from wiper motor.
Remove three screws and wiper motor from wiper drive system module.
Remove the shaft seal and the water shield from the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required
J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer

Install the water shield and shaft seal on the wiper motor.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must
be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or
sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces
unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping
force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and
specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts
and systems.

Install the wiper motor on the wiper drive system module with three screws.
Tightening
Tighten three screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor.
Install the connector to the wiper motor.
Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The wiper motor should be
operating.
Turn the ignition off when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe position and
not moving.
Disconnect the connector from the wiper motor.
Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor while maintaining a 4-8
mm (0.157-0.314 in) gap between wiper motor crank arm and bracket tab.
Install the screw.
Inspect the gap between wiper motor crank arm and bracket tab. If the gap is
not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in), remove the crank arm and repeat installation.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 16 N·m (142 lb in).
Install the rubber boot onto the wiper motor crank arm.
Install the wiper drive system module on the vehicle with three screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
Install the wiper transmission on the wiper motor crank arm using the J
39529 .
Install the connector onto the wiper motor.
Install the air inlet grille panel on the vehicle. Refer to Air Inlet Grille
Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
Install the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement .
Operate the wipers and inspect for proper operation.