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How To Safely Remove Windshield Wipers

  :help: Need to remove DS windshield wiper to adjust swing. Currently wiper travels too far to the street side and bangs into the windshield. Removed the two nuts, but unable to pry arm from splined shaft. Do I need the help of a special tool?  I tried using a flat pry bar but it wouldn't budge. Don't want to break something requiring taking the dash apart to replace the wiper motor/gear assembly.  Thanks.
David & Sherry Kendrick
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Re: How To Safely Remove Windshield Wipers

Reply #1 –
Try a gear puller
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
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Reply #2 –
You might need to tilt the wiper away from the windshield and then try to remove from the splines.  On cars it works this way and believe it does the same on the coach.  It is a safety.  You may, however, have a nut on the wiper motor assembly under the dash that is loose and causing the wiper to hit the post. That is what happened to mine, just an FYI!
Joe & Dottie Allen
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Re: How To Safely Remove Windshield Wipers

Reply #3 –
Also spray the spline with some wd 40 or similar.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #4 –
I loosen the nut and the put something under to pry and then hit the nut with a hammer.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
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Re: How To Safely Remove Windshield Wipers

Reply #5 –
I tried some silicone spray lubricant, but no cigar. I have a steering wheel remover tool, but it's too big.  Researched gear pullers on Amazon. They have a special gear puller for battery posts and wiper removal. Who knew?  Thanks for the replies. 
David & Sherry Kendrick
"Gizmo" The Doggy Lama
USAF(Ret) 1971-75; 1979-95 (20 yrs)
2003 U320 F03 [6179] 38PBDS (3/2016)
2016 Chev Silverado Z71 LTZ
Motorcade 17738
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New Horizons 5W 25' RKS (1/2004 - 3/2016)
2003 Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax
Tent (5-person) White Stag (1972 - 2003)

Re: How To Safely Remove Windshield Wipers

Reply #6 –
Quote from: WagonWheels –
I tried some silicone spray lubricant, but no cigar. I have a steering wheel remover tool, but it's too big.  Researched gear pullers on Amazon. They have a special gear puller for battery posts and wiper removal. Who knew?  Thanks for the replies.

The one for wipers doesn't work on our coaches. I have one and can use it on cars.
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Re: How To Safely Remove Windshield Wipers

Reply #7 –
Quote from: WagonWheels –
I tried some silicone spray lubricant, but no cigar. I have a steering wheel remover tool, but it's too big.  Researched gear pullers on Amazon. They have a special gear puller for battery posts and wiper removal. Who knew?  Thanks for the replies.
The puller you use may have a centering cone on the end of the shaft. Just put a small nut to act as a bushing so as not to damage the shaft. Once removed there is a cir-clip and a thin flat washer that can be removed to facilitate lubing the dry shaft.