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Eliminating rear window wiper judder — AUDI

Eliminating rear window wiper judder on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B5 (8D)

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch on ignition.
  2. Operate "“rear wiper function”" and allow wiper arm to move to end position.
  3. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
  4. Remove wiper blade.
  5. Insert wiper arm (2) in windscreen wiper setting tool3358 B and secure wiper arm with locking screw (3).
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  1. Compare indicated angle with specified value.
  2. Apply open-end spanner (24 mm) (item 1) to windscreen wiper setting tool and adjust wiper arm by twisting as required (arrows).
  3. Loosen locking bolt (3) and pull wiper arm (2) out of wiper setting tool.
  4. Once again insert wiper arm (2) in windscreen wiper setting tool3358 B and secure wiper arm with locking screw (3).
  5. Compare indicated angle with specified value.
  6. If necessary, repeat adjusting and checking procedure until specified value is attained.
  7. Detach wiper setting tool and fit wiper blade.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.