Casablanca Avant

anyone have any tricks for removing the circlip and washer from the base of the spline? Tried the method in the tech article and I am getting no love from my wipers.

n0yxl

Anyone?

77'911

<center><img src="http://i17.tinypic.com/5zpxac4.jpg"></center><p>I just usually use a pick from the snap-on set in the pic. There should be some paces towards the cylinder you can use as a pry, and it slides right off. If its too tight, then you might need a set of circlip pliers(a very small set of needle nose might work). The idea here is to spread the clip and push it back a bit, enough so you can grab and pull it off.
You might consider lubing up those ball sockets with MOS2 grease. Torque specs are also and issue:
-Retaining nuts(wiper arm) M8: 16Nm(12 ft lb)
-Mounting bolts(for armature) :8Nm(71in. lb)

Casablanca Avant

and promptly lost it when I pried it off with the screwdriver. I used my dremel to gently clean the cylinder and I was planning on using some never seeze I use for my wheel bolts. Hopefully I can get away without the cir clip

77'911

Well, I try my best to assist when feasible. No,you'll need the circlip. Antiseize won't cut it for that application. Mobil 1 makes a MOS2 compound for boating that works exceeding well. I know this sounds compulsive but, the details matter here if reliability and longevity are the goals. That armature system is not terribly robust.

Casablanca Avant

replacement. Would the M1 grease be available at an autoparts shop or marine only shop?

77'911

Circlip replacement options:
1. Dealer
2. Decent hardware/ or Box hardware(ie Lowes/Home Depot)
Comment: I didn't mention mail order due to the fact its such a small item.
Grease options:
-dealer
-mail order
-marine (for the M1 marine grade)
Comment: The marine grade stuff is hard to find at a local auto place unless you live near the water.

odsagn

Nothing really, just wanted to write that....thanks