sam12345

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My windshield washer stock feels stiff and catchy when I actuate it in the once wipe position (pulling it towards me) in feels smooth in all other positions. I was thinking of spraying some wd40 in there. What do you guys think? Any one with similar problem?

deanshark

My 93 is the exact same way, it feels like it will snap if I pull it towards me. I never even looked at it to try to fix it, I should have when I had the steering wheel and column off. I just deal with it. I just push the stalk down and up, same thing. Actually I think that's easier anyway.

Kansas

If you value your car, never spray WD40 on anything - especially in the interior where it can cause stains.

sam12345

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I took my clamshells off to see what was the deal and fixed the problem. Seems a plastic peg slides in and out when the switch is actuated. Here are some pics as to how I fixed it.

First remove these two screws with a phillips (bottom clamshell)



Next turn steering weel 90° and remove screw shown



Next remove upper clam shell and then lower clam shell (you will have to pull the lower clam shell toward the steering wheel as you finese it out)

Next remove the two shinny screws that hold the rubber boot over the washer stalk (the one on the top left the other one is on the top right but I did not get it in the picture (sorry))



Next pull rubber boot back carefully and you will see a white plastic rod (you will only see the end of it) actuate the switch to the one whipe position and you will see the rod move in and out slightly.



Lubricate this with some good low odor grease (I used swimming pool gasket grease)

Also with a Q tip lubricate from back side and work it in by actuating the lever






Put everything back in reverse order.

Should work like when it was new. We shall see how long it lasts.

I suspect that the white rod is teflon impregnated plastic that has lost its lubricity.

sam12345

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Tested it today and it feels good!

deanshark

Awesome sam, I'll have to try that if I ever take my steering wheel apart again. It does seem like a spot that would get dust in there and lose it's lubrication. I drive alot of dirt roads for work, doing construction. (when I do work) Nice pics too.

steve2006

Nice write up with detailed pictures thanks for sharing it.

sam12345

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Yeah that's why I used the swimming pool grease it is very thick and should keep the dust on the surface of the grease rather than the mechanism plus the clam shell keeps the dust out. Also there wasn't very
Much dirt in there after 18 years so I don't think it will be an issue. By the way it's still working smooth as silk