Cardone 40-3000 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured OE Wiper Motor for Ram Trucks

Restore dependable windshield wiping performance with this remanufactured CARDONE windshield wiper motor. Built for direct-fit replacement on select Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 front applications, part number 40-3000 is re-engineered and tested to match original equipment operation.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for a precise vehicle fit
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes
• Blade terminal type for factory-style connection
• Main components tested or gauged to O.E. standards
• Armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board inspected as applicable
• Motor bearings 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
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use

Product Details

CARDONE’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE replacement parts that are built, tested, and verified for original-style operation. This part number 40-3000 is intended for front wiper service on 1997-1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 1997-1999 Dodge Ram 2500, and 1997-1999 Dodge Ram 3500 models. It includes the wiper motor and an instruction sheet, and it does not include a washer pump.

This part cross-references Dodge 55076549 and 55076549AC for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping in the middle of the windshield
• Poor parking position at the base of the windshield
• Electrical or mechanical wear inside the original motor

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1997-1999 Dodge Ram 1500, front. Fits 1997-1999 Dodge Ram 2500, front. Fits 1997-1999 Dodge Ram 3500, front. Verify that the vehicle is not equipped with washer pump-dependent operation before replacement, since some systems will not run if the washer pump has failed. If the wipers do not park correctly after installation, check crank arm position and adjust the angle on the motor shaft using the vehicle-specific hidden park reset procedure. Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component.

Quality Assurance

Each CARDONE remanufactured wiper motor is re-engineered to match O.E. performance and final-tested for function on the vehicle. The remanufacturing process also supports reduced material use compared with producing a new part.