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Old 09-25-2007, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Magoo View Post
I think you'll find that the nut holding the wiper arm to the splined pivot connection needs to be tightened. If you don't tighten it, eventually the splines will strip completely and it won't wipe on that side anymore.

There's a cover that can be pried up to expose the nut.
For an intermittent problem, this is your first place to look.

Jim
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