And how do I fix it.
Hit it with one to many uga duggas How screwed am I?
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It’s part of the link assembly (85150-60111) and I *think* it’s NLA because I tried getting a new one for the turbo truck with zero luck anywhere. I’d suggest a parted out truck.
I can’t remember if its pressed in from behind and kind looks like a mini wheel stud or if it’s like a hub stud.
I can’t remember if its pressed in from behind and kind looks like a mini wheel stud or if it’s like a hub stud.
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Ouch, a dremmel tool and a steady hand? Or start with an EZ out and expect to end with having to fully drill the bolt out?
I wouldn’t have guessed that the wiper arm was threaded as well but this one isn’t on my list of things to do so I’ve never researched it.
I wouldn’t have guessed that the wiper arm was threaded as well but this one isn’t on my list of things to do so I’ve never researched it.
I don't think his issue is popping off the wiper arm as it'll simply come off now that the nut is gone, along with part of the bolt.
I wonder if another Toyota vehicle has a similar setup that can be re-purposed?
The stud is part of the rod end. You have two choices: replace it or drill and tap it and replace teh nut with a small bolt and washer. Replacing it (the link, I mean) would be easier, providing you can find one.
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It does indeed appear to be NLA as I have recently tried to find a replacement and none of the usual suspects carry it. I buggered up mine where the wiper motor connects to the linkage and would love to find a new one, or even a decent used one.
I might be able to hook you up if your in Colorado, don’t know that I ca n look today, if I have time I will. @SmokingRocks
If it was mine, I would attempt to drill it out. It appears from your pic that it is a threaded stud rather than a part of the casting.
Even if it is part of the casting, I would consider drilling and tapping.
Could you take the part out and weld a bolt to it?
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So I guess I should have provided more info, I was just over it at the time. So the wiper sits on a toothed stud that has a male thread at the end, the bolt that holds the wiper on is a female bolt that sleeves over the male stud and has a 12mm head on it. The head popped off, I suspect it had been cracked for a while and it finally just went.
Since most people wouldn't be, uh, mentally challenged enough to take an impact gun to a wiper arm, there are probably many gently used ones available.
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yea, it was one of those moments... Last thing I had to do on a long long list of things, I was tired, it was late, I took a shortcut and instantly regretted it.
I'll bet you said
"Shucks! I shore wish I hadn't done that! I need some ice cream!"
Bro live your life with no regrets. Think about what you've learned along the way. Ever forward
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I've learned this lesson before hahaha
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I wasn't even pissed, I just looked at the bolt head spinning and was like "huh well that sucks" then calmly walked back to the bench put my tools away cracked a beer, and took a shower.
Why were you wanting to remove it?
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Well I put it back on after adding a cabin air filter and I put it on one spot too low.
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Let me know when you have a minute, I'm going to try and get the busted bolt shaft off the stud but if I can't or I screw up things worse I'll need a backup plan.
Oh man, you’re gonna hate to see what I’m working on
