Wiper Arm Question?
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Wiper Arm Question?
I have an 04' SCREW FX4 and noticed the windshield wipers arms sat at a wierd angle. I decided to try to adjust them. I thought there would just be a bolt to loosen. (That is how the older model fords worked) The new design has a clip that releases the entire wiper arm. There are teeth on the shaft that line up with teeth on the inside of the wiper arm. As soon as I removed the wiper arm, I heard something small fall down through the hole that surrounds the wiper....it was gone. Tried to get a magnet and search for it but no luck.
It appears that there is a keyway or something similiar that goes in a small groove on the shaft that lines up with a groove on the wiper arm. I guess this is to provide stability in addition to the many teeth that surround the shaft.
I have been to several autoparts stores and they have no clue what I'm talking about. I also called the dealership and they can't order one and had no idea what i was talking about either. Does anyone know where I can get one or if it is even important. Obviously the teeth grip the arm fine and doesn't slip but, I just didn't know whether or not over time the wiper arm would strip out.
Thanks
It appears that there is a keyway or something similiar that goes in a small groove on the shaft that lines up with a groove on the wiper arm. I guess this is to provide stability in addition to the many teeth that surround the shaft.
I have been to several autoparts stores and they have no clue what I'm talking about. I also called the dealership and they can't order one and had no idea what i was talking about either. Does anyone know where I can get one or if it is even important. Obviously the teeth grip the arm fine and doesn't slip but, I just didn't know whether or not over time the wiper arm would strip out.
Thanks
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that key that fell off was what aligned them at park position. You can move it to a different position to adjust the park position. Haven't looked at mine for a while now but you may be able to order another one at an auto parts store. Just bring in your other wiper arm - be careful of the key this time !
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