Wiper linkage lube ?

[Kneale Brownson]

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I wouldn't think there would be any lubricant used in those ball-&-socket
joints.  The driveshafts for the wiper arms are in a sealed bearing, I think.

At 03:39 PM 07/17/2002 -0400, Dave C wrote:

>What kind of lubricant is recommended for the windshield wiper linkage?
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>I recently replaced heater core and blower motor on a type 44.  While the
>wiper assembly was out I could see the grease was full of dirt and crud.  I
>cleaned it up, but couldn't find any mention anywhere of recommended
>lubricant.  It looks to me like it may not need any lubricant as the joints
>are similar to the throttle linkages under the hood... ball and socket, and
>those don't require any lube.
>
>Dave C.
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