Anyone take apart a rear wiper motor?

MikeInCtown · 05-20-2008, 10:09 AM

The rear wiper motor on 2001 Jimmy not working. Checked electrical connection and getting voltage. Upon further inspection, motor wants to turn gear but it appears the shaft is somehow frozen inside the case. The outside of the case where it exits the truck body (where wiper arm attaches) looks somewhat corroded and I think the metals bonded together. I have tried turning the arm with pliers while a friend turns on the wiper but I cannot get the shaft to budge. Is there any way to disassemble this? I would really hate dropping $55 on a motor when I may be able to fix this myself with just a little of my time used.

I have all common hand tools as well as a shop press and other items, so if there is a way to take apart I should be able to do it.

TRILOGY · 05-21-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown

The rear wiper motor on 2001 Jimmy not working. Checked electrical connection and getting voltage. Upon further inspection, motor wants to turn gear but it appears the shaft is somehow frozen inside the case. The outside of the case where it exits the truck body (where wiper arm attaches) looks somewhat corroded and I think the metals bonded together. I have tried turning the arm with pliers while a friend turns on the wiper but I cannot get the shaft to budge. Is there any way to disassemble this? I would really hate dropping $55 on a motor when I may be able to fix this myself with just a little of my time used.

I have all common hand tools as well as a shop press and other items, so if there is a way to take apart I should be able to do it.

where are you located ?
i have 2 or 3 spares.
if your close, i'll do $30 shipped for one

MikeInCtown · 05-22-2008, 09:19 AM

Yea, I am close... Cleveland Ohio. Ordered a new one off eBay yesterday morning though as I wanted it in time to work on the truck this weekend. Paid $55 shipped. Dang, same thing just hapened with ann ABS module too.

05-20-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Anyone take apart a rear wiper motor? The rear wiper motor on 2001 Jimmy not working. Checked electrical connection and getting voltage. Upon further inspection, motor wants to turn gear but it appears the shaft is somehow frozen inside the case. The outside of the case where it exits the truck body (where wiper arm attaches) looks somewhat corroded and I think the metals bonded together. I have tried turning the arm with pliers while a friend turns on the wiper but I cannot get the shaft to budge. Is there any way to disassemble this? I would really hate dropping $55 on a motor when I may be able to fix this myself with just a little of my time used. I have all common hand tools as well as a shop press and other items, so if there is a way to take apart I should be able to do it.
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05-21-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
TRILOGY I have a wheel fetish ! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,377 Location: LAFAYETTE, INDIANA User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone take apart a rear wiper motor? Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown The rear wiper motor on 2001 Jimmy not working. Checked electrical connection and getting voltage. Upon further inspection, motor wants to turn gear but it appears the shaft is somehow frozen inside the case. The outside of the case where it exits the truck body (where wiper arm attaches) looks somewhat corroded and I think the metals bonded together. I have tried turning the arm with pliers while a friend turns on the wiper but I cannot get the shaft to budge. Is there any way to disassemble this? I would really hate dropping $55 on a motor when I may be able to fix this myself with just a little of my time used. I have all common hand tools as well as a shop press and other items, so if there is a way to take apart I should be able to do it. where are you located ? i have 2 or 3 spares. if your close, i'll do $30 shipped for one Last edited by TRILOGY : 05-21-2008 at 05:58 PM.
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05-22-2008, 09:19 AM	#3
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone take apart a rear wiper motor? Yea, I am close... Cleveland Ohio. Ordered a new one off eBay yesterday morning though as I wanted it in time to work on the truck this weekend. Paid $55 shipped. Dang, same thing just hapened with ann ABS module too.
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