Cardone 40-121 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured OE Wiper Motor

Restore dependable windshield wiping with the Cardone 40-121 windshield wiper motor. This remanufactured OE-style unit is built and tested to match original equipment performance for classic GM and Pontiac applications, including Camaro, El Camino, Malibu, GTO, LeMans, Tempest, Firebird, Skylark, Cutlass, and related front wiper systems.

Cardone’s remanufactured wiper motor line traces back to the company’s first product offering, and the 40-121 continues that focus on fit, function, and long-term reliability. It is a direct replacement for vehicles using a 4-terminal, 2-speed front wiper motor without a washer pump.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for accurate vehicle fit
• Built and tested to match O.E. performance standards
• Main components gauged or tested, including armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board
• Motor bearings re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubricated for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets fully recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points reflowed to extend service life
• Remanufacturing process reduces energy and raw material use versus new-part production
• Blade terminal connection, 3 mounting holes, grommet mount
• Washer pump not included

Detailed Description

The Cardone 40-121 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured replacement for front wiper systems used on select 1964-1967 Buick Skylark, 1965-1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, El Camino, and Malibu, plus 1967 Pontiac Firebird, GTO, LeMans, and Tempest applications. It is also listed for 1964-1967 Pontiac GTO, LeMans, and Tempest models with 2-speed wipers and 4 terminals, and for 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass without concealed wipers.

Cardone remanufactures each unit to OE standards, then verifies function on the vehicle. That process helps deliver consistent wiper sweep, proper parking action, and dependable operation in classic restoration and repair work. If you are replacing a worn front windshield wiper motor on a Camaro, GTO, or Skylark, part number 40-121 provides a direct-fit solution for the listed applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers that stop mid-sweep
• Poor parking position at the base of the windshield
• Electrical wear inside the motor assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle uses a front, 2-speed wiper system with 4 terminals and no washer pump before installation. If the wipers do not park correctly after replacement, check crank arm position on the motor shaft and follow the vehicle-specific hidden-park reset procedure when equipped. Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component, since some systems will not operate if the washer pump has failed.

For moisture-sensitive systems, verify whether the vehicle uses a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror and confirm the control module setup before diagnosis. The package includes the wiper motor and instruction sheet.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured wiper motors are re-engineered, built, and tested to match OE performance. The remanufacturing process includes component inspection, bearing service, magnet recharging, solder reflow, and final functional testing to support reliable operation in the listed Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.