2012 Honda Crv Rear Wiper Arm Snapped Off Car Wash Went Put New On Took Small

2012 HONDA CRV
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rear wiper arm was snapped off in car wash . went to put new arm on, took the small nut off , there is a gear wheel, (i'll call it) that i can't turn or pull off . there is a gear wheel allready in the new arm... any ideas ? thankyou roy
Oct 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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The arm hole that is seated onto the wiper motor shaft is tapered with splines and tends to stick. You would need to pull the broken stub out with a puller if you do not have sufficient wiper arm length to use as leverage to rock it loose.
Oct 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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