thewheelman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'm working on my son's 06 GT and I've spent more time trying to get the wiper arms off than I did installing all new dash trim! I rented a puller--too big, so I found another one and bought it, no luck. The driver's side is so tight I can barely get the puller in there, but when I turn them on and leave straight up, I can get to it. I've cranked this thing down about as tight as I can and still get no movement. What's the point? I'm trying to pull the arms off to repaint them and repaint/reblack the plastic cowl parts. Already changed the cabin air filter, just need to figure out how to get those stinking arms off! Is there a secret to it? Soak them in penetrating oil? What??? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 They actually make a tool for that, see pic below. $10 at Amazon or your local parts store. A battery terminal puller will also work. Most of the time brute force will do the job but since its not my car I would not suggest that method. Whatever you do once you have it off put some anti seize compound on the splines so this wont happen again. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Got this one and never had problems since https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CGRQGE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Edited March 3, 2017 by andrewnagle1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thank you all! So far 3 of the 6 auto parts stores in town have nothing like either of those pictured above.......they can have one hear after 1 on Saturday........my only hope is the NAPA store! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thank you all! So far 3 of the 6 auto parts stores in town have nothing like either of those pictured above.......they can have one hear after 1 on Saturday........my only hope is the NAPA store! I can loan you mine if you pay the shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I appreciate that, I'm trying to get it done today/tomorrow! Time is short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hal, I've removed wiper arms from probably ten cars (over the years) to do exactly what you're wanting to do. Matte black refresh..... They've not all been EZ to get off, but I've never used any puller. If you remove the nut and the cap, and stand the arm straight up, you can wiggle the arm ever so lightly back and forth (in all directions) with care, and get it loose. Worse case, a small squirt of WD40 down over the splines...... It'll come off. And as Steve mentioned, a small dab of anti-seize on the splines upon re-install is a good ideer too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thank you all! So far 3 of the 6 auto parts stores in town have nothing like either of those pictured above.......they can have one hear after 1 on Saturday........my only hope is the NAPA store! Ask them for a battery terminal puller. The battery terminal puller I have is from Lisle tools and I believe I purchased it from Sears but that was many years ago when Sears was Sears and not the bankrupt shell it has become. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teepee542 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hal, I've removed wiper arms from probably ten cars (over the years) to do exactly what you're wanting to do. Matte black refresh..... They've not all been EZ to get off, but I've never used any puller. If you remove the nut and the cap, and stand the arm straight up, you can wiggle the arm ever so lightly back and forth (in all directions) with care, and get it loose. Worse case, a small squirt of WD40 down over the splines...... It'll come off. And as Steve mentioned, a small dab of anti-seize on the splines upon re-install is a good ideer too! in my experience standing the arm straight up has been the key. the tension the spring puts on it when the arm is down causes most of the difficulty getting it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 in my experience standing the arm straight up has been the key. the tension the spring puts on it when the arm is down causes most of the difficulty getting it off. EXACTLY what I was trying to articulate. Thanks for the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 in my experience standing the arm straight up has been the key. the tension the spring puts on it when the arm is down causes most of the difficulty getting it off. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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