wipers not working hear motor running

2007 SATURN AURA
125,000 MILES
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STEVE MCKENRICK
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wipers not working hear motor running. linkage disconnected, can it be reconnected? do I need new motor, or transmission linkage? how do I disconnect wiper blade arms to disassemble for motor access?

Windsheild wipers stopped moving.
Mar 5, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The first thing i would see if the wiper arm nuts came loose.
Mar 5, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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STEVE MCKENRICK
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The linkage is disconnected at the ball joint, which protrudes from the wiper motor. I can pop it back on, but it comes right back off with wipers on high speed.
Mar 5, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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I kind of doubt they sell that socket separate you can try, but i do not think they do.You would have to try the Chevrolet dealer.
Mar 5, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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