Wiper linkage hits firewall after slow wiper fix

[zerofighter]

So i did the slow wiper fix and after I reinstalled the assembly back in I go to turn the wipers on to make sure everything is good. The wiper linkage seems to hit the firewall under the windshield and gets stuck there as it is stuck against the firewall. All bolts that hold the assembly to the car are tightened down. I've tried reinstalling it multiple times and no luck.

Anyone run into this problem? Any solutions? Pictures below.

[RSS]

Re: Wiper linkage hits firewall after slow wiper fix

Are you sure the top arm is set down as far as it can go on the ball seat? I remember mine going on but i had to put it in a vise to put it all the way on.

[zerofighter]

Re: Wiper linkage hits firewall after slow wiper fix

Yea, I believe it is down all the way. I hit it with a rubber mallet pretty good.

[Stonewall]

Re: Wiper linkage hits firewall after slow wiper fix

Are you sure you don't have the linkage on 180o out?

[black97]

Re: Wiper linkage hits firewall after slow wiper fix

I say this ^^^, pull it apart, cycle the wipers with the stalk in the car, and reasemble.