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Eliminating wiper judder - vehicles up to Model Year 2001 — AUDI

Eliminating wiper judder - vehicles up to Model Year 2001 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 A2 (8Z)

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch on ignition.
  2. Actuate the "“Flick wipe”" function and allow the wiper arm to move to its end position.
  3. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
  4. Detach wiper blade (see the separate procedure).
  5. Place the wiper arm (1) in the wiper adjusting tool 3358 A and secure the wiper arm with the locking screw (2).
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  1. Compare indicated angle with specified value.
  2. Place the A/F 24 open-ended spanner (Item 3) on the wiper adjuster and adjust the wiper arm (1)(arrows).
  3. Loosen the locking bolt (2) and pull the wiper arm (1) out of the wiper adjuster device.
  4. Reinsert the wiper arm (1) in the wiper adjuster 3358 A and fasten in position again with the locking bolt (2).
  5. Compare indicated angle with specified value.
  6. If necessary, repeat adjusting and checking procedure until specified value is attained.
  7. Detach adjustment tool and fit wiper blade.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.