Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Wiper blade. Wiper ARM. Wiper linkage and pivot
FRONT NOTE: The notched retainer end of the wiper element
should always be oriented towards the end of
the wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
(1) Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade and
element off of the windshield glass.
(2) To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm,
push the release tab under the arm tip and slide the
blade away from the tip towards the pivot end of the
arm (Fig. 4).
1 - RELEASE TAB (3) To install the wiper blade on the wiper arm,
slide the blade retainer into the U-shaped formation
on the tip of the wiper arm until the release tab
snaps into its locked position. Be certain that the
notched retainer for the wiper element is oriented
towards the end of the wiper blade that is nearest to
the wiper pivot. REAR NOTE: The notched retainer end of the wiper element
should always be oriented towards the end of
the wiper blade that is nearest to the wiper pivot.
(1) Lift the rear wiper arm to raise the wiper blade
and element off of the rear liftglass.
(2) To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm,
push the release tab under the arm tip and slide the
blade away from the tip towards the rear wiper
motor output shaft end of the arm (Fig. 4).
(3) To install the wiper blade on the wiper arm,
slide the blade retainer into the U-shaped formation
on the tip of the wiper arm until the release tab
snaps into its locked position. Be certain that the
notched retainer for the wiper element is oriented
towards the end of the wiper blade that is nearest to
the rear wiper motor output shaft. CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying
tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion
could allow the arm to come off of the pivot
shaft, regardless of how carefully it is installed. FRONT (1) Lift the wiper arm to permit the latch to be
pulled out to its holding position, then release the
arm (Fig. 5). The arm will remain off the windshield
with the latch in this position.
1 - LOCKING LATCH (2) Remove the arm from the pivot using a rocking
motion.
(3) Install the arm and blade with the wiper motor
in the Park position. See the Front Wiper Arm
Installation illustration (Fig. 6).
(4) Mount the arms on the pivot shafts so that the
distance from the lower edge of the wiper arm tip to
the upper edge of the lower windshield moulding is:
(5) Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield
slightly to relieve the spring tension on the latch.
Push the latch into the locked position and slowly
release the arm until the wiper blade rests on the
windshield.
(6) Operate the wipers with the windshield glass
wet, then turn the wiper switch to the Off position.
Check for the correct wiper arm positioning and
readjust if required. REAR (1) Disconnect the washer nozzle hose and clip
from the external nipple of the rear wiper motor output
shaft bezel.
(2) Lift the wiper arm pivot cover and remove the
retaining nut (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the wiper arm from the motor output
shaft using a rocking motion.
(4) Install the rear wiper arm with the wiper
motor in the Park position. Place the rear wiper
blade on the glass so that it is parallel to the liftgate
glass opening, and install the wiper arm retaining
nut.
(5) Operate the rear wiper with the liftgate glass
wet, then turn the rear wiper switch to the Off position
so that the blade moves to the Park position.
(6) The measurement from the tip of the blade
should now be from 27 to 35 mm (1.06 to 1.38 inch)
above the upper edge of the lower liftgate glass seal
(Fig. 8). Check for the correct wiper arm positioning
and readjust if required.
1 - PIVOT COVER
1 - IN PARKED POSITION -27 TO 35 mm (1.06 TO 1.38 INCH)
ABOVE UPPER EDGE OF LOWER GLASS SEAL AT TIP OF
WIPER BLADE (7) Tighten the wiper arm retaining nut to 18 N·m
(160 in. lbs.) and close the pivot cover. The wiper linkage and pivots can only be removed
from or installed in the vehicle as a unit with the
wiper motor. See Wiper Motor in this group for the
service procedures.Wiper blade
Fig. 4 Wiper Blade Remove/Install - TypicalWiper ARM
Fig. 5 Wiper Arm Remove/Install
2 - ARM
Fig. 6 Front Wiper Arm Installation
Fig. 7 Rear Wiper Arm Remove/Install
2 - WIPER ARM RETAINING NUT
Fig. 8 Rear Wiper Arm InstallationWiper linkage and pivot
Wiper motor. Wiper switch and washer switch. Washer system
Other materials:
Removal and installation
Speed control servo
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(2) Disconnect vacuum line at servo (Fig. 1).
(3) Disconnect electrical connector at servo.
(4) Disconnect servo cable at throttle body. Refer to
Servo Cable Removal/Installation.
(5) Remove 2 mounting nuts h ...