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Aug 8th, 2019, 13:23 | #1 | |
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Wiper spindle (shaft) seized
In the excellent 940FAQ there is this ;
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I do not know how to remove the shaft from the alloy bushing. The whole assembly is out of the car, the wiper motor itself is removed and works.
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Aug 8th, 2019, 13:46 | #2 |
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Oh! There's a circlip.
Circlip pliers : don't have any. I should buy some tomorrow then ...
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Aug 8th, 2019, 16:01 | #3 |
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Done it.
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Use marine grease you'll be repeating the job again next spring.
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Aug 8th, 2019, 22:35 | #5 |
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A drop of synthetic ATF mixed 50/50 with acetone works as a great pentrating fluid.
After that, a few drops of synth ATF will help prevent future seizure and electrolytic corrosion between the steel shaft and alloy housing.
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I think all the corrosion was due to rust around the cowl hole aggravating the alloy beneath.
I got the circlip off with help from my wife : I used two hard steel strips bevelled to act as a circlip plier and she jammed a screwdriver in when a gap appeared. Hammering and lubrication eventually got the rod out. I sanded it inside and removed the rust from the rod, thing is really smooth now. I'm going to ensure a good protection from water entering and check it every year. Job done though!
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Yet another use for the Laird's favourite automotive chemical additive!
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Aug 9th, 2019, 17:00 | #8 |
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Seized Wiper Spindle
This seems to be a common problem on many makes of car of a certain age.
Not had it on my Volvo yet but it happened on the Mk4 VW Golf. Took a couple of days to sort out and also managed to break the end off the circlip but it is now still working with the broken one.
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However, as time went by, sealed for life units came along but some of these still needed lube on the spindles. They were however ignored at sevice time. You know the rest of the sorry tale! In fact this has reminded me i really should do mine again.
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Good tip Dave thanks .... I must do it as never thought about it. Guess a few drops of 3 in 1 will do the job around the spindle as don't want to fiddle around taking the arm off and re-setting it. Bob
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