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General => The garage => Topic started by: JDM82 on 06 July 2011, 20:06
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I know this has been covered before, I've read the post but I've tried everything guys and I just can not get it to budge :cry:
I've soaked the spindle in releasing fluid and WD40. I've tried in vain to rock the arm back and forth but there's zero movement :cry:
I've tapped the top of the spindle with a hammer to hopefully help release it but zero results :cry:
Any ideas?
If I was to take it to a garage, what type of garage would be best? ie body shop, mechanics etc etc
Just found a wiper arm remover, do they work? Also called a wiper arm puller.
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That tool would probably work I guess. A cheaper alternative that works for me is to CAREFULLY(!!!) insert the blade of a screwdriver between the base of the arm and the nut securing the spindle and CAREFULLY(!!!) prise the arm loose. I repeat CAREFULLY because if you aren't careful you can slip and scratch paint.
This tip is followed at your discretion but how many times will you use the tool?
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I agree. Thats why I'd rather not buy the tool but after spending a few hours on it I wouldn't mind parting with £20 for the tool if it does what it claims to do, remove it safely in seconds :smiley:
I'll have another "play" with it and if still no joy I think its a puller :undecided:
OK its £20 but what will it cost if I damage the spindle or paint work :undecided:
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Bought and used the wiper arm puller and Im glad I did. I messed about for hours the other night and all most snapped the wiper spindle a few times but with the puller it came straight off in seconds. Ok it cost me £20 but job done safely and without any damage :wink:
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I use a ball joint separator :wink: