How do you get the wiper arm off?

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
21,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MLOHSS
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how do you get the wiper arm off i took the cap off and removed the nut but the arm will not come off.
Dec 8, 2007 at 4:43 AM
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DENNYP
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you can use a battery terminal puller to remove the arm.They can be purchased a your local parts store.
Dec 9, 2007 at 6:12 AM
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STRAILER
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The arm pivot is a taper fit spline and must be lightened up correctly. Here are the instructions on how to do so. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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