1993 Jeep Cherokee 1993 Jeep Cherokee Windshield Wiper Moto

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1993 JEEP CHEROKEE
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
289,748 MILES

How do you replace the windshield wiper motor? Or how do I know that's what's wrong with it.

When you turn the wipers on it acts like it wants to run (you can hear the whirring noise) but the wipers aren't budging.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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JNOVACK

MECHANIC
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Removal & Installation

Front

See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Fig. 1: Remove the wiper arms
Fig. 2: Remove the cowl panel retaining screws
Fig. 3: Remove the cowl panel
Fig. 4: Disengage the wiper motor electrical connectionFig. 5: Unfasten the wiper motor retainers
Fig. 6: Remove the wiper motor and linkage
Fig. 7: Unfasten the wiper motor-to-linkage retaining fasteners
Fig. 8: Separate the motor from the wiper arm

Remove the wiper arm and blade assemblies.
Remove the cowl trim panel.
Disconnect the washer hose.
Remove the cowl mounting bracket attaching nuts and pivot pin attaching screws.
Disconnect the wiring harness and unfasten the wiper motor retainers.
Remove the wiper motor and the plastic motor cover, if equipped.
Remove the retainers holding the motor to the linkage assembly and bracket.
To install:

Install the retainers holding the motor to the linkage assembly and bracket.
Install the wiper motor and the plastic motor cover if equipped.
Engage the wiring harness and fasten the wiper motor retainers. Tighten the mounting nuts to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm).
Install the cowl mounting bracket attaching nuts and pivot pin attaching screws.
Engage the washer hose, install the cowl trim panel and the wiper arm and blade assemblies