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#199330 01/26/2006 3:55 AM
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I can't figure out how to get the wiper arms off of my 51 6400, HELP.


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#199331 01/26/2006 4:40 AM
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Shouldn't they just pry off?


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#199332 01/26/2006 5:01 AM
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i am not sure if my truck is the same, i have 61, but i just used a screwdriver to pry them off of the splines. it took some patience and care, but it worked.


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#199333 01/26/2006 7:16 PM
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I think their is a latch type of deal that you have to get the screw driver on and then pop/pry off...Fred


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My '54 has a small retainer clip that needs to be pried "open" first. While holding this open, I put pressure on opposite sides of the arm near the shaft so that it wouldn't bind.

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I had to replace both wiper arms recently and as tlorber mentions the clip is on the arm side. I used a lil' WD40 lifted the opposite side than the arm while using a small screwdriver to hold the clip side outwards. [img]http://members.shaw.ca/magnolia/images/wiper-arm.jpg[/img]
After it was loosened a bit I moved it until it lifted off.


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#199336 01/26/2006 11:45 PM
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so this little clip just pops up? and then you pull off the arm....Fred

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It wasn't easy on the passenger wiper arm. I had to walk away atleast once. When the clip began to move and I could get it above the smooth area into the wider area of the "whatchamacallit", it started to work outwards. Once over the lip I wiggled it off. I think the WD40 helped and working that clip a bit also got it loosened up.


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#199338 01/28/2006 3:16 AM
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They make a tool that works backward from pliers that really helps in removing wiper arms. Usually on a "Help" or KD rack at the bigger parts stores and not real pricey. One trick we use is to use a bondo spreader to pry a screwdriver against because it will cushion the paint job a lot better that masking tape or shop towel.


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