Can replace the arm.

Tiny
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  • 2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
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My rear windshield wiper assembly was broken off in an automatic car wash.I removed the nut holding the broken piece of wiper arm assembly, but the piece remaining, I can't budge. Any ideas how to remove this to install the new arm. Thanks. Steve
Thursday, June 16th, 2011 AT 2:31 AM

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Tiny
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The stud is usually tapered and has splines. The easiest way to get them off if corrosion is the problem is to use an air cutoff tool with a 3" cutting wheel. Make a slot in the side, then use a large flat blade screwdriver to crack the remaining piece. Line the area with cardboard or masking tape so the sparks don't burn the paint.
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Thursday, June 16th, 2011 AT 3:13 AM
Tiny
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Thanks so much, doc. But I thought about it and figured it had splines. So I found a small wheel puller at work and got it off in a jiffy. No need for tape or proective paint covers. Thanks again. Steve
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Saturday, June 18th, 2011 AT 1:08 PM

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