Common problem. Take your wiper assembly apart and inspect and replace the plastic bushings on the ends of the linkage.

 

At Rockauto, are these the same?
DORMAN 118301 {#2857917, 3799089, 49440} Drive Link Connecting Bushing; Pivot

or
DORMAN 49439 {#5211015} Drive Link Connecting Bushing; Crank Arm

And, are the rubber grommets between the assembly mounting bolts and the firewall available anywhere?

 

At Rockauto, are these the same?
DORMAN 118301 {#2857917, 3799089, 49440} Drive Link Connecting Bushing; Pivot View attachment 271512

or
DORMAN 49439 {#5211015} Drive Link Connecting Bushing; Crank Arm View attachment 271513

And, are the rubber grommets between the assembly mounting bolts and the firewall available anywhere?

What are we working on?

Windshield Wiper Linkage Bushing Install

Here are the instructions for replacing the wiper linkage bushings. The bushing that attaches the linkage to the wiper motor is dealer only... Mopar Part #5211015 The 3 other bushings are available from... Mopar Part #3799089 Dorman(Help) #49440/49447 FWD Performance sells all 4 bushings in one...

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And, are the rubber grommets between the assembly mounting bolts and the firewall available anywhere?
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The bushings and sleeves are available, but you'll have to hunt around. Not sure of your application, but for my K-car the part number is 4339452. I found some online after a quick search for a quantity of three for about $17.00 with shipping. They're on a site called "eBid." Never heard of it, so don't know if it's legit. At least shows the parts are available...

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Ok...I found my service manual...looks like I have to remove the cowl for the inspection and repair. Is it just the obvious screws to remove the cowl? I see the kit on Fwd performance. Might I inspect 1st then get specific part, or, best to just do the whole set while in the cowl?

 

Do them all.

 

So, Im looking at the kit on FWDP and I've opened my cowl and I don't get why there are four bushings in the kit. I see a passanger side pivot with one bar on it, a driver side pivot with two bars on it, and a motor joint. Are there two bushings on the drivers side with two bars (one from the motor and one to the passanger side pivot)?

 

Did you watch the video?

 

Which car body are you working on?
I did the same fix on my GLHS (L-body) and all the wiper rods and bushings were easily accessible from the underneath.
You can also remove the wiper studs from outside and take the entire assembly off if you want, but you can just pop off an end at a time and replace the bushings.

 

You still haven't answered the question regarding type of vehicle. They are all overall similar, but the different models may have certain idiosyncrasies. I recently replaced the bushings on an '85 Reliant. Here is a picture of that setup if it helps.

 

Sorry, 1989 caravan SE T1 (pic). There was a time when our vehicles were identified in the profile.
I watched the two vids on how to press the bushings into place...I'm going to buy a nut, bolt, and washer. What kind of grease is that? I'm trying to asses the job and obtain the parts before complete teardown. I'd like to pull the assembly
out after I get the parts. OEM bushings are better? Dailydriver

 

The oem bushings from the dealer are packed with white grease. I remember that the oem bushings are much more expensive than the aftermarket. I do not know if the oem are any better than the aftermarket.

 

Agree with 87blueshelbyz...don't know if the Dorman are any worse than the Mopar bits; however, I have mostly used the Mopar pieces (unless I needed to do the job immediately). They are a bit more pliable and are made in the USA. And yes, they are more expensive:

P/N 5211015

Mopar Windshield Wiper Linkage Bushing for Dodge CHRYSLER 5211015 for sale online | eBay

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P/N 3799089

Front Windshield Wiper Linkage Bushings Fits Chrysler Dodge Plymouth 4pcs PL | eBay

You will get exactly what is pictured. This linkage is a must for a proper restoration or operation of your wipers. Do not go off of the compatibility chart as it may not be correct. The original socket is always corroded, and often broken or lost when removed.

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decided to support my local dealer

 

What is the best grease, if any, to repack the pivot/spindle? They were both quite stiff...prolly one reason the bushing broke. The composite pivot has top and bottom copper bands in it.

 

Success...the bolt and vice setup from the video was the ticket. I now like when it rains

 

Wipers are as they should be (perpendicular to the windshield). They knock only when the glass is wet. When it is dry - everything is okay. So it turns out that when the wipers are needed (in the rain) can not drive, very much on the nerves of this knock. Even tried to silicon the glass to the wipers went more accessible, but it did not help. Tried to change the brushes on the other, tried swapping places - no luck.The bushing on the vanes greased, no rust and dashes, the motor also lubricated, runs smoothly, the balance of brushes in the engine more than 50%. Yesterday I looked at Recommended Sizes of Wiper Blades for Windshield and Rear Window, found out what is what, and the problem is gone