AMG c36 wiper problem

[pouch]

Hi,
I wonder if anyone can help with my wiper problem.
The in and out action on my wiper had stopped working, so the wiper bangs on the edge of the windscreen.

I found the post of taking off the covers and lubricating it, checked all that and it is fine. The problem I think must be in the spline.

If I remove the wiper, the piston moves in and out as it should, but as soon as I kill the power I can move the piston easily by hand, there is no teeth grinding, it moves smoothly. Thats why I though it must be a spindle problem.

Can anyone point me to information on how to remove the whole unit? I can only find info to take the cover off and lubricate. I presume the spindle which is slipping is behind the sliding part?

Any suggestions?

 

[Dec]

See... http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=47227

Dec

 

[wigs_1]

Or if you have access to lots of tools

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62622

Chris

 

[pouch]

Thanks for that guys,
Wigs 1 that is exactly the fix I need to make, it looks like it has been repaired before..

Going to see if I can get a pal to repair in his workshop.
News to follow.

 

[pouch]

Just looking at the options.
You guys will be pleased to know that you can buy the part new from Mercedes for £332 +VAT in the UK

Hopefully will be able to make a suitable repair on the one I have. It seems like the nylon cog moves smoothly round the spindle (not easily, but it does move) So I am suprised it is splined as I thought I would feel the knackard splines!!

 

[wigs_1]

Is a C36 not a pre-facelift car?
A pre-facelift wiper mech is about £50 on ebay or from Dronsfields.
There were quite a few pre-facelifts down my local scrappie too and (at the time) he only wanted about £20-£30 but it didn't fit my car.
Replacing it would be much easier than what I did (about 6 hours) and less hassle.

chris