71 SSP Wiper Arm Installation

[mrsnicks]

Silly question. How do you seat the wiper arms fully on the wiper posts? Beat it with a hammer? Is there a trick?

I've got them ON the post, but not fully seated. Don't want to damage anything.

Thanks in advance,

 

[71Beeper]

Both of your wiper arms have a catch on them as shown.

Make sure the catch is in the open position as shown above.
Then slip the arm over the pivot and push the catch inwards to lock it on the pivot.

If you are forcing them on - then chances are you have bent the catch.
Inspect the underside to ensure the catches actually pivot so they can lock the wiper arm on the pivot.

The drivers side arm has an additional linkage - it connects to a small male stud near the pivot.

 

[Bird 426]

Not all wiper arms have that catch, some have to be neutral. You have to finger thumb the reciever, ball side and other hand ahold of the arm, wiggle and keep it neutral, rocking it side to side. No hammering. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have some dry silicone lubricant on it for next time.