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Wiper arm Removal #1168861 01/30/12 07:06 PM 01/30/12 07:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 15 Iowa M Marc Challenger OP member
Marc Challenger OP member M Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 15 Iowa	Help Please. Can someone tell me how to release the wiper arms from the posts on a 71 Challenger? I am assuning that the release is the spring loaded U shaped "wire" at the very base of the arm, but I couldn't figure it out. They have been on for some time. Do I need a tool? Thanks

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: Marc Challenger] #1168862 01/30/12 08:02 PM 01/30/12 08:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	Yes you need push the little tab, I wrap them with a rag and grap them with vice grips and wiggle and pull. They will come off but it takes some muscle. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: HemiRick] #1168863 01/30/12 10:42 PM 01/30/12 10:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 15 Iowa M Marc Challenger OP member
Marc Challenger OP member M Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 15 Iowa	I appreciate the reply, I'm learning as I go. When you say push the tab, are you saying push it up, down, towards the post or away? Thanks again.

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: Marc Challenger] #1168864 01/30/12 11:09 PM 01/30/12 11:09 PM
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sawdust super stock Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,022 Green Lane, PA	Away from post, also try a little lube like WD40, CRC, Gibbs, etc. While pulling back on clip pry the arm up with care not to damage what you are prying on.

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: Marc Challenger] #1168865 01/30/12 11:45 PM 01/30/12 11:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,554 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,554 N.E. OHIO, USA	Here is what you are working with if a '71 Challenger wiper arm is the same as a '69 GTX? MikeR 1 7045356-DSC05071rss.jpg (1917 downloads)

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: A12] #1168866 01/30/12 11:46 PM 01/30/12 11:46 PM
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Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: A12] #1168867 01/30/12 11:47 PM 01/30/12 11:47 PM
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Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: A12] #1168868 01/30/12 11:54 PM 01/30/12 11:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,554 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,554 N.E. OHIO, USA	So you move the clip back away from the post and pull or pry up the wiper blade assembly. I used a small block of wood and a tape wrapped large screwdriver and a triple folded shop rag. I wanted to use some WD40 or similar but was concerned about the black hood stripe finish on the GTX.........came off without any lube but I did put them back on with a little anti-seize compound

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: A12] #1168869 01/31/12 01:44 AM 01/31/12 01:44 AM
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5wndwcpe pro stock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA	This is one of the best (and cheapest) tools I have ever bought. You need one, trust me. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=12787&group_ID=1785 1968 GTX hardtop 1968 Sport Satellite Convertible 383/4spd 1933 Plymouth coupe 2002 Ram 2500 oil burner 4x4 2015 Grand Cherokee 2013 Challenger 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Man...I need a bigger freakin' garage.

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: 5wndwcpe] #1168870 01/31/12 06:27 PM 01/31/12 06:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,565 tennessee P pushbutton pro stock
pushbutton pro stock P Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,565 tennessee	I bought a Lisle #65750 from a tool vendor at a car show a couple of weeks ago for 4 bucks,works fine. Google Lisle Tools. Not Snap-on,but it was made in the USA.

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: pushbutton] #1168871 02/01/12 02:45 PM 02/01/12 02:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 15 Iowa M Marc Challenger OP member
Marc Challenger OP member M Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 15 Iowa	Thanks everybody, I appreciate the help

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: 5wndwcpe] #1168872 02/02/12 05:03 AM 02/02/12 05:03 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	can be done without it, but if you're gonna need to do this more than once, that tool looks handy. Thanks! I think I've had wiper arms off at least 4 different vehicles. That tool probably would have saved me a lot of time and hassle. I've also been going the cloth/wood block/screwdrivers route. Tav

Re: Wiper arm Removal [Re: cataclysm80] #1168873 02/02/12 01:29 PM 02/02/12 01:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 97 Montgomery, Alabama RusTy/SE member
RusTy/SE member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 97 Montgomery, Alabama	I'm away from my home pc but here's the link to what I posted on ramchargercentral showing the steps taken to remove the wiper arms, then remove and replace the linkage bushings on my 86 D250. http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php?p...di83atn93v00852 It may be more than you need but consider it another option Russ

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