2002-06 Nissan Altima Windshield Wiper Transmission Linkage Dorman 602-011 - 1AWWT00066

Snow, ice, dirt, and dust can interfere or damage your windshield wipers and the motion transmission mechanism. A bent or damaged link can cause the wipers to not work or work incompletely. These parts will also cause an annoying squeaking when they wear out. In general replacing windshield wiper transmission parts is not difficult. This may vary on some applications. It requires basic tools and removal and installation of small body parts such as cowl vent grilles. This replacement wiper transmission linkage may be just what you need to get your windshield wiper system working properly again.

Specifications:

• Fits between windshield wiper motor and wiper arms
• Complete assembly
• Replaces dealer part numbers: 28840-8J000, 288408J000
• Direct bolt on
• Built to strict quality control standards
• Stamped construction

NOTE: Due to revised design, customer will need to either reuse original mounting bushings or purchase an M6-1.0 x 25mm bolt and nut for proper installation.

This wiper transmission linkage makes a great replacement and has good cost savings over a dealer unit.

WARNING:  This product can expose you to chemicals including Mineral Oil, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.  For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will exchange the part free of charge (excludes shipping charges) for the original purchaser.

step : Removing the Wiper Arms (0:39)

• Pry off the wiper arm bolt covers with a flat blade screwdriver
• Remove the 14mm nuts from the wiper arms
• Pull off the wiper arms
• Rock the wiper arms back and forth to loosen them, if necessary

step : Removing the Hood Cowl (1:20)

• Pull off the hood cowl weatherstrip
• Pull any remaining weatherstrip clips out with needle nose pliers
• Push the clips back into the weatherstrip
• Remove the five plastic rivets from the hood cowl with a flat blade screwdriver
• Pull the wire from the cowl clips
• Pull off the cowl

step : Removing the Wiper Transmission (2:51)

• Remove the three 10mm bolts from the wiper transmission
• Remove the three 10mm bolts from the wiper transmission bracket
• Pull off the bracket
• Remove the five 10mm bolts from the wiring harness cover
• Disconnect the wiper motor wiring harness
• Pull the wiper transmission out

step : Preparing the New Wiper Transmission (4:02)

• Hold the wiper transmission arm in place with a flat blade screwdriver
• Remove the 10mm nut from the wiper transmission arm
• Pry the wiper transmission arm off the wiper motor with a flat blade screwdriver
• Remove the three Phillips head screws from the wiper motor
• Put the motor onto the new wiper transmission
• Insert the three Phillips screws into the wiper motor
• Line up the wiper transmission arm
• Fasten the 10mm nut onto the wiper transmission arm
• Remove the two 14mm nuts from the old wiper transmission
• Fasten the 14mm nuts and their washers onto the new wiper transmission

step : Installing the New Wiper Transmission (5:34)

• Slide the new wiper transmission into place
• Insert the three 10mm bolts into the wiper transmission
• Connect the wiper motor wiring harness
• Insert the five 10mm nuts into the wiring harness cover
• Put the wiper transmission bracket into place
• Insert the three 10mm bolts into the wiper transmission bracket

step : Reinstalling the Hood Cowl (6:30)

• Push the cowl into place
• Insert the plastic rivets into the cowl
• Push the weatherstrip into place

step : Reinstalling the Wiper Arms (7:01)

• Push the wiper arms into place
• Fasten the 14mm nuts onto the wiper arms
• Push on the wiper arm bolt caps
• Test that the wiper arms are lined up and the windshield wipers work correctly