Wiper motor gearbox
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Wiper motor gearbox
All: Refurbing my wiper motor and opened the attached gearbox. What little grease left in it is hardened and sits at the bottom of box. Gears are still in good shape & tight on their shafts, but completely devoid of grease. As not worn the whole assembly still looks very servicable.
On re-assembly should I pack the box with new grease? Was thinking of using white lithium grease. Any suggestions/comments?
Also while I have motor out and accessible should I replace brushes? If so, how do I get to them?
Thx ever so much for any and all advice. Jeff
On re-assembly should I pack the box with new grease? Was thinking of using white lithium grease. Any suggestions/comments?
Also while I have motor out and accessible should I replace brushes? If so, how do I get to them?
Thx ever so much for any and all advice. Jeff
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It must have been a long winter where you are, and you are lonely, for a man to break open a wiper motor. 
You can wipe on some new grease, but would leave well enough alone, put it back together. Wipers are something that are not used often like axles so wear is not high.
John
You can wipe on some new grease, but would leave well enough alone, put it back together. Wipers are something that are not used often like axles so wear is not high.
John
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Wiper motor gearbox
Jowilker, Broomfieldbum: You are correct, La Nina made for a cold winter here, including snow where it doesn't normally fall, and highways cut off by avalanches.
My garage is not heated, so small parts come inside and get cleaned & refurbed, hence my question.
Had no intention of substantially messing with gearbox, just servicing while I have easy access.
Any opinions on use on white lithium grease, or should it be a "stiffer" type which might better stay where its put?
My garage is not heated, so small parts come inside and get cleaned & refurbed, hence my question.
Had no intention of substantially messing with gearbox, just servicing while I have easy access.
Any opinions on use on white lithium grease, or should it be a "stiffer" type which might better stay where its put?
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