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Old 12-27-2013, 05:42 PM
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Default F****** Wiper Arms!!!

Anybody know where I can get the tool to press on/off the
wiper arms. I have to clean up behind the cowl. If you know
another way that WON'T crack the window, or scratch the ****
out of anything. I'm all ears. Thanks
Old 12-27-2013, 05:59 PM
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try tapping on it with a hammer while prying up on the arm with a prybar.



if that doesnt do it, check your local mac/matco/snap on tool dealers. its like 20 bucks i think
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if you have a small butane torch, carefully warm the wiper and then tap on it.
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don't do any of the above! go to autozone or where ever and pick up a little cheap puller. loosen the nut to the top of the stud and install the puller, the nut will keep the puller center and protect the treads. the puller on the right is a battery terminal puller I have used in a pinch.
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Good advice Johnny. Advanced Auto sells a windshield wiper removal tool. $15
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Hey thanks a lot for the info guys!! I bought the cheapo autocrap at Advanced, I'm gonna get this bastard off.lol. Thanks again to all.
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Good luck getting the drivers side off with that tool and not scratching the **** out of the hood!
Unless the hood is removed then never mind...
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Yeah soo the piece of **** Advanced puller won't get the passenger side off. Also I tried it on the drivers side, it bent as I was tightening. This is why I buy Snap-On for work.lol. Guess I'll be waiting till Thursday....smh. Hahaha yeah I have the hood off, ease of access. Good looks CO99!!!
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I have a Lisle wiper tool.. works like a charm.
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never had a wiper arm that I could not get off with the puller in the picture. I guess Chinese tools suck more than I thought! the puller I use is a K-D.
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I have been pulling arms for 24 years at the shop, have each of the above tools laying in my box that never get used! Never damaged an arm heating an tapping on it... to each his own.
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I shook chuck norris' hand just prior to removing mine by hand, worked really well
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I fold mine up and push down on em. 12 year automotive tech and I've never had a problem getting em off, never had a puller.
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I broke down and bought the one on Mac truck. Works great. These
bastards cannot be pulled off by hand, sorry just not going to happen.
Mine were pressed in super tight. I could of expanded the metal, but
me and a torch, no bueno. Thanks for the input and ideas though. My
advice, buy the puller and don't fight it.lol.



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