So, I was in such a rush to fix my windshield wiper motor that I started taking things apart, including the bracket that holds the front rod to the motor. I forgot to check to see if it was in park position, ie., aligned with the arrow. When I put it back together with the new rod do I have to do anything special to make sure that everything is aligned? The bracket that holds the front rod (rod A) spins 360 degrees when attached, so I don‘t see what the big deal is, but some forums claim it is important.
If the new motor isn't parked before putting the linkage on the motor it will park in any number of positions. To get it to park where you want it to make sure the motor is in the park position and then guess as close as possible where to tighten the linkage down so the blades are in the park position. If the wiper arms can be pulled away from the windshield and they stay there by themselves put them there before trying the wipers out just in case you guessed wrong so you don't bend or break anything. You are about to learn what the big deal is!
If the new motor isn't parked before putting the linkage on the motor it will park in any number of positions. To get it to park where you want it to make sure the motor is in the park position and then guess as close as possible where to tighten the linkage down so the blades are in the park position. If the wiper arms can be pulled away from the windshield and they stay there by themselves put them there before trying the wipers out just in case you guessed wrong so you don't bend or break anything. You are about to learn what the big deal is!
