2004 Suzuki Verona Windshield wiper motor replacement

SHARON CHAVIS

MEMBER
2004 SUZUKI VERONA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
121,000 MILES

I replaced the wiper motor and then tried to put on the wiper arms and they don't align up. At one time went opposite each other.

does the bar connected to the motor have anything to do with itl what do I do to align the arms and get them working correctly.

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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Windshield Wiper Motor Removal
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the screws and the left side portion of the cowl vent grille.
Remove the nut and the washer that secure the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.
Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
Fig. 13: Prying Wiper Arm Linkage Off Motor Drive Shaft
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.
Fig. 14: Removing Bolts & Wiper Motor
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Windshield Wiper Motor Installation
CAUTION:Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 10 N.M (89 lb-in).
Connect the electrical connector.
Fig. 15: Installing Wiper Motor With Bolts
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Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the washer and the nut.
Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 8.5 N.M (75 lb-in).
Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille with the screws.
Tighten the cowl vent grille screws to 2.5 N.M (22 lb-in).
Connect the negative battery cable.