Cardone 40-168 Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured OE Windshield Wiper Motor

The Cardone 40-168 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured OE-style replacement built for consistent wiping performance and proper vehicle fit. It is engineered for front wiper systems on a wide range of classic GM vehicles, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.

Cardone’s remanufactured wiper motor line focuses on restoring original function with tested components and vehicle-specific fitment. For owners searching for a remanufactured windshield wiper motor for a 1975-1985 Chevrolet Impala, 1975-1990 Buick LeSabre, or 1987-1992 Cadillac Brougham, this part number 40-168 is built to match the original application.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for direct vehicle fit
• Main components tested or gauged to OE standards before final assembly
• Bearing re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubricated for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points reflowed to improve durability
• Includes wiper motor, instruction sheet, nut, and alignment tool
• Blade terminal type, 3 mounting holes, eyelet and grommet mounting

Product Details

Cardone 40-168 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor for front-position applications with intermittent wipers and related OE configurations listed in the fitment data. It is designed for vehicles such as the Chevrolet Caprice, Pontiac Grand Prix, Cadillac DeVille, and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, with coverage across model years from 1974 through 1992. This part cross-references GM 4961608 for the same application.

The remanufacturing process restores the motor using tested OE-level components and final functional testing on the vehicle. Cardone also notes an earth-friendly process that reduces the energy and raw material required to produce a new part by 80%.

What This Wiper Motor Helps Resolve

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow, weak, or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers that stop mid-sweep
• Parking misalignment at the windshield base
• Intermittent wipe function loss on supported vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s original wiper system configuration before installation, especially on models with intermittent wipers, concealed wipers, or one red wire from under relay notes. If the motor does not park correctly, adjust the crank arm position on the motor shaft using the vehicle-specific hidden park reset procedure. If the vehicle uses a moisture-sensitive system, confirm the rain sensor and control module setup before replacing the motor.

Cardone 40-168 includes an alignment tool to help with setup. The washer pump is not included, and some wiper systems will not operate correctly if the washer pump is defective, so bench test both components before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is re-engineered and tested to match OE performance. Main components are checked against OE standards, and the finished unit is function-tested for proper operation before release. Cardone’s remanufactured wiper motor program has been part of the brand’s product legacy since 1970.

• Fits 1987-1992 Cadillac Brougham, front
• Fits 1987-1991 Cadillac Fleetwood, front
• Fits 1975-1990 Buick LeSabre, front
• Fits 1975-1990 Chevrolet Caprice, front
• Fits 1975-1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, front
• Fits 1987-1989 Pontiac Safari, front
• Fits 1975-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, front
• Fits 1982-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, front
• Fits 1975-1985 Buick Riviera, front
• Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, front
• Fits 1976-1985 Cadillac Seville, front
• Fits 1975-1985 Chevrolet Impala, front
• Fits 1975-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, front
• Fits 1975-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, front
• Fits 1975-1984 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, front
• Fits 1975-1984 Cadillac DeVille, front
• Fits 1975-1984 Oldsmobile 98, front
• Fits 1974-1983 Buick Century, front
• Fits 1975-1983 Buick Regal, front
• Fits 1979-1983 Chevrolet Camaro, front
• Fits 1982-1983 Chevrolet Celebrity, front
• Fits 1975-1983 Chevrolet El Camino, front
• Fits 1975-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, front
• Fits 1975-1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front
• Fits 1982-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, front
• Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, front
• Fits 1974-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front
• Fits 1982-1983 Pontiac 6000, front
• Fits 1975-1983 Pontiac Bonneville, front
• Fits 1979-1983 Pontiac Firebird, front
• Fits 1975-1983 Pontiac Grand Prix, front
• Fits 1974-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front
• Fits 1975-1981 Pontiac Catalina, front
• Fits 1975-1981 Pontiac LeMans, front
• Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front
• Fits 1978-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, front
• Fits 1975 Pontiac Grand Am, front
• Fits 1975-1978 Cadillac Eldorado, front
• Fits 1977-1978 Chevrolet Camaro, front
• Fits 1978 Pontiac Firebird, front
• Fits 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, front