Windshield wiper arm nut torque value

[Big White RAM]

Does anyone know if there is a torque value for the wiper arm nut on a 2019 RAM?

I know the recall states to "turn the nut an additional 1/4 (90 degree) turn, but if it's already within specs, I feel it may put too much strain on the bolt / threads.

I'm sure there must be a specification during assembly.

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Neurobit]

Here you go:

 

[Big White RAM]

Awesome!! Thank you very much for the info. I wonder why the FCA recall does not state to just "check the torque" instead of "tighten nut 1/4 turn"? Seems like it could avoid potential stripping, etc.

 

[Neurobit]

Awesome!! Thank you very much for the info. I wonder why the FCA recall does not state to just "check the torque" instead of "tighten nut 1/4 turn"? Seems like it could avoid potential stripping, etc.

I know, but that would require using common sense...

Cheers,

 

[Big White RAM]

Well said!

 

[mikeru82]

Thanks for posting that Neurobit! I had asked in another forum and got the 90 degree turn answer. The engineer in me feels much more comfortable with an actual torque spec.

 

[Neurobit]

Thanks for posting that Neurobit! I had asked in another forum and got the 90 degree turn answer. The engineer in me feels much more comfortable with an actual torque spec.

You bet. Glad to help.

 

[E.Hands]

18 ft/lbs is an awful low setting. Has anyone tried this and did the nut turn at 18 ft/lbs?

 

[Big White RAM]

Yes, I applied the 18 lb ft torque to both nuts. After marking the nuts to the shafts with a sharpie, the driver's side turned about 1/8th of a turn, and the passenger side about 1/16th.

 

[OldMarine]

I wasn't taking any chances...I had my wiper arm welded to the shaft...

 

[Neurobit]

For anyone worried about coming lose again, you could always use blue Locktite after tightening to spec.

 

[E.Hands]

I wasn't taking any chances...I had my wiper arm welded to the shaft...

I"d say that is taking a huge chance! Unless you are a very accomplished welder....
If you can't provide a picture then I refuse to believe it.

 

[Neurobit]

I"d say that is taking a huge chance! Unless you are a very accomplished welder....
If you can't provide a picture then I refuse to believe it.

Pretty sure it was a joke...

 

[zippo]

Pretty sure it was a joke...

Has he thought about replacing the wiper arms at some point???

 

[7amada]

Can someone post a picture of which nut exactly needs to be torqued? Got the recall too

sorry for the noob question

 

[E.Hands]

Pretty sure it was a joke...

Maybe cold weld as in JB or your excellent advice: Loctite Blue.

 

[silver billet]

Has he thought about replacing the wiper arms at some point???

Yep, they still sell blow torches...

 

[OldMarine]

Ummm...ya, it was a joke. Lol. Threw the wipers away and just went with 3 coats of RainX...

 

[IceStormz]

I believe my passenger side got loose after kind of abusing it with a snowstorm we recently had. Sucks how it's right in the middle of the engine bay, but I'll have to tighten it somehow!

 

[OldMarine]

Pretty sure it was a joke...

hey...can you imagine how hard life must be for someone who couldn't see that was a joke?