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69gmconfire · 10-30-2005, 11:40 AM

hey does anyone know how to remove the wiper arms off of a 69 gmc? I know there is like a little tab that is located next to the poll that the wiper arm is attached to, but when I pull that little tab out, the wiper arm still wil not come off.
I am trying to get the leaf gaurd off of mine, but the wiper arms are holding the project up. so any help would be great!

ChevLoRay · 10-30-2005, 11:47 AM

I have a tool that I bought (it's a K-D brand) that lifts the wiper arm off of the knurled shaft. It's a small price to pay for such an easy way to get them off of the truck without damaging the paint or the arm assembly. The tool has a plier-type of handle that you squeeze, spreading apart the jaws to lift the arm off of the shaft.

Fred T · 10-30-2005, 11:56 AM

Since I probably couldn't find the tool if I had one, I use a mini pry-bar and a red rag.

Aquivarious · 10-30-2005, 12:14 PM

Prybar and a red rag sound like a good idea, just pull up the tab and make sure the base of the wiper arm is straight... Once you break it loose, it should be smooth sailing.

ChevLoRay · 10-30-2005, 02:39 PM

I bought it a my NAPA store, several years ago, using it on several different vehicles over the years.

We do what we have to do, in order to get the job done.

matthufham · 10-30-2005, 02:40 PM

you have the method, just pull harder. some pb blaster sprayed on the splines might help.

69gmconfire · 10-30-2005, 02:41 PM

alright, I am gonna try the crow bar idea B) thanks everyone!

Brad · 10-31-2005, 03:34 AM

If you use anti-seize grease on the shafts, they'll be easy to pull off next time! This is one of my all time favorite tips!

70 shorty · 10-31-2005, 07:51 AM

Yup, your'e on the right track, just pull the tab back and pull the wiper off. I know exactly what you're talking about, mine didnt' want to come off either. I used a right angle flat blade screwdriver to get mine. I was pulling the cowl off for paint so I didn't care if it scratched it.

10-30-2005, 11:40 AM	#1
69gmconfire Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wa Posts: 10	removing wiper arms hey does anyone know how to remove the wiper arms off of a 69 gmc? I know there is like a little tab that is located next to the poll that the wiper arm is attached to, but when I pull that little tab out, the wiper arm still wil not come off. I am trying to get the leaf gaurd off of mine, but the wiper arms are holding the project up. so any help would be great!

10-30-2005, 11:47 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: removing wiper arms I have a tool that I bought (it's a K-D brand) that lifts the wiper arm off of the knurled shaft. It's a small price to pay for such an easy way to get them off of the truck without damaging the paint or the arm assembly. The tool has a plier-type of handle that you squeeze, spreading apart the jaws to lift the arm off of the shaft. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-30-2005, 11:56 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: removing wiper arms Since I probably couldn't find the tool if I had one, I use a mini pry-bar and a red rag. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-30-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
Aquivarious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alton, Illinois Posts: 90	Re: removing wiper arms Prybar and a red rag sound like a good idea, just pull up the tab and make sure the base of the wiper arm is straight... Once you break it loose, it should be smooth sailing. __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 SWB (Project) '04 Mazda RX-8 (F*** around Car) '85 Chevy C-20 (Former Project) Currently Serving In IRAQ. (Man it sucks over here..)

10-30-2005, 02:39 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: removing wiper arms I bought it a my NAPA store, several years ago, using it on several different vehicles over the years. We do what we have to do, in order to get the job done. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-30-2005, 02:40 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: removing wiper arms you have the method, just pull harder. some pb blaster sprayed on the splines might help.

10-30-2005, 02:41 PM	#7
69gmconfire Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wa Posts: 10	Re: removing wiper arms alright, I am gonna try the crow bar idea B) thanks everyone!

10-31-2005, 03:34 AM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: removing wiper arms If you use anti-seize grease on the shafts, they'll be easy to pull off next time! This is one of my all time favorite tips! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-31-2005, 07:51 AM	#9
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: removing wiper arms Yup, your'e on the right track, just pull the tab back and pull the wiper off. I know exactly what you're talking about, mine didnt' want to come off either. I used a right angle flat blade screwdriver to get mine. I was pulling the cowl off for paint so I didn't care if it scratched it. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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