I searched, the only threads are for the later ones.

I want to service my mono wiper. It is the earlier metal housed style without the release clips at 5 and 7 oclock positions like the plastic housed ones. Can it be taken apart without tearing the rest of the wiper transmission out?

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1982 300sd, new project car to restore

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