Droopy Windshield Wipers

[Jabber Jaw]

BE CAREFUL....Verify the torque specs with Newmar. I believe the 70ft/lb is correct on most.
BUT, they have three manufacturers, WEXCO, BOSCH, & the third brand escapes me.
My Canyon Star has a WEXCO system. Called Newmar, was told 70 ft/lbs. WRONG!
Took to my local mechanic for oil change, after w/s replacement, & asked him to retorque them, & per NEWMAR, was 70 ft/lbs.
He sets torques wrench, starts to torque, and "bing", wrings off the stud!
My research, through NEWGLE is that WEXCO is torqued at 30 ft/lbs. Call NEWMAR, talked to the same "Rep", she had said "70". Checks it out, I was correct, & NEWMAR sends me two complete new wiper arm assemblies, along with the studs, washers, & nuts to repair, at NO COST!
I then leave for International, & "techs" replaced at no cost.
Long story, but the point is, TRUST but VERIFY!
Don't cha just luv RV'ing?

 

[Neal]

Okay, must check Newgle, thanks!

 

[Neal]

Kudos to Newgle for the first time! Looks like 65 ft-lbs and doc says retorque after 30 minutes. Info is in upper right of attachment for "B" which is the external nut.

 

[Buly]

I'm very concerned about breaking something by putting 70 pounds of torque on that shaft / assembly?

 

[Neal]

Torqued mine yesterday. Droopy driver's side took about 10 ft-lbs from the time it started turning. Passenger side 5'ish. Used my digital torque wrench I keep at the airplane.

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