M-1078 Windshield Wiper Motor and Linkage Replacement and Repair

[Lugnuts]

I have never been faced with repairs to the wiper system but now I am and I looked to how to even approach this.
The passenger side wiper is not working and has free movement. The Driver and Middle Wiper work in unison. I looked in the defrost area hoping that the linkage was there and no. So then I realized that it is all up under the dash. I believe there is one motor and I thought that it was located on the passenger side.
Before I start attempting to gain access I thought it best to hear from y'all because maybe there might be shortcuts and access that I don't see. Right now I am expecting horror stories.
Thanks again guys.

 

[Ronmar]

its not really under the dash, it runs thru the middle of the dash. the motor is under the relay/fuse power panel. remove the PDP cover, and there are screws up under the top lip of the opening, and on the face of the dash toward your knees while seated. remove those and the power panel should be able to be lifted out and rolled toward the rear(into your lap). this will expose the wiper motor...

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Yeah pull out the PDP. Fortunately the passenger side should be accessible there. And the linkage to the motor is easily accessed from there if you need to time the motor to the linkage - it's a splined taper. But first make sure your passenger wiper issue isn't just a loose or stripped wiper arm on the outside of the truck.

My wipers went out of time with the motor (all three parking in the middle of the glass) - was a 15 minute repair. The nut holding the linkage to the motor had loosened and the arm on the motor drive shaft spun. Very easy fix. Loosen nut, move wipers to park position, tighten nut.

 

[Lugnuts]

its not really under the dash, it runs thru the middle of the dash. the motor is under the relay/fuse power panel. remove the PDP cover, and there are screws up under the top lip of the opening, and on the face of the dash toward your knees while seated. remove those and the power panel should be able to be lifted out and rolled toward the rear(into your lap). this will expose the wiper motor...

And the linkages for the Wiper arms? are they easily accessible or ....what? Are parts readily available? And if you have to service the arm and linkages behind the windshield, does it come out the front by removing the area?
Thanks again

 

[Lugnuts]

its not really under the dash, it runs thru the middle of the dash. the motor is under the relay/fuse power panel. remove the PDP cover, and there are screws up under the top lip of the opening, and on the face of the dash toward your knees while seated. remove those and the power panel should be able to be lifted out and rolled toward the rear(into your lap). this will expose the wiper motor...

 

[Skyhawk13205]

And the linkages for the Wiper arms? are they easily accessible or ....what? Are parts readily available? And if you have to service the arm and linkages behind the windshield, does it come out the front by removing the area?
Thanks again

I had to replace my whole linkage because of a broken spline, it involved me taking the PDP, dash and heater out to replace it.

 

[MatthewWBailey]

I had to replace my whole linkage because of a broken spline, it involved me taking the PDP, dash and heater out to replace it.View attachment 926037View attachment 926039

What's all that white stuff?

 

[Skyhawk13205]

What's all that white stuff?

It is a dangerous substance, it keeps people away, the more present and duration the smaller the surrounding population.

It is harmfull, long term exposure will cause severe burn like rashes, brushing and blackening of extremities. Neurological effects of numbing limbs, reduced cognitive function, and desire to continue to live around said dangerous substance.

 

[MatthewWBailey]

It is a dangerous substance, it keeps people away, the more present and duration the smaller the surrounding population.

It is harmfull, long term exposure will cause severe burn like rashes, brushing and blackening of extremities. Neurological effects of numbing limbs, reduced cognitive function, and desire to continue to live around said dangerous substance.

Dang I've been rolling around in it! No wonder im so messed up.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

And the linkages for the Wiper arms? are they easily accessible or ....what? Are parts readily available? And if you have to service the arm and linkages behind the windshield, does it come out the front by removing the area?
Thanks again

All the stuff involved in the wiper system is German. Because the cab is a Steyr design. Parts for them are either surplus new or used or in Europe generally.

That said - the system is pretty well made and heavy duty. Don't try to run it if the truck is frozen - probably the quickest way to damage stuff. The wiper arms are a soft metal where they engage the drive splines so things need to be tight and lubricated with as little load on all the components as can be achieved to not stress all the linkage and motor, etc.

Passenger wiper linkage and motor are under the PDP. Other parts of the system run entirely behind the dash so complete removal of the gauges panel, PDP, and worst of all the HVAC box is required to gain access.

 

[Lugnuts]

You guys are just so encouraging!!!! And as far as the white stuff, there is a reason my life has taken place south of Tampa, FL.

 

[Lugnuts]

So for a wrap up on the wiper situation. This is a bit embarrassing but you guys deserve a follow up and humbling is always good for the soul. So after looking at the parts list I was sent and the information y'all fed me I suddenly realized that the passenger side wiper could not be broken if the other ones were moving. Well not moving in the sense that it was.
What it was guys was this nut at the end of the spindle on the outside, yea, the one that holds the blade on, it needs be tight!!! Ain't that some stuff. So three new blades and tighten all the nuts and WOW, it works.
Guys, thank you. But I am all prepared for the next tough wiper job that comes through. LOL

 

[Ronmar]

Yep, its a tapered mount. Same thing used by Toyota, in fact I put toyota arms on my truck as it didnt have any when I recovered it from auction…

 

[GeneralDisorder]

So for a wrap up on the wiper situation. This is a bit embarrassing but you guys deserve a follow up and humbling is always good for the soul. So after looking at the parts list I was sent and the information y'all fed me I suddenly realized that the passenger side wiper could not be broken if the other ones were moving. Well not moving in the sense that it was.
What it was guys was this nut at the end of the spindle on the outside, yea, the one that holds the blade on, it needs be tight!!! Ain't that some stuff. So three new blades and tighten all the nuts and WOW, it works.
Guys, thank you. But I am all prepared for the next tough wiper job that comes through. LOL

Tighten the nut on the motor for the linkage arm when the wipers fail to park in the horizontal orientation. Same issue occurs at the motor shaft and they like to work loose.