Cardone 40-457 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 40-457 Windshield Wiper Motor

Cardone 40-457 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor built for direct-fit replacement on select Jeep applications. It is engineered and tested to match original equipment performance for dependable front wiper operation on the Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for proper vehicle fit
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes
• Blade terminal type
• Main components tested or gauged to O.E. standards, including armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board
• Motor bearings are re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubrication is applied for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets are fully recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points are reflowed to extend service life
• Remanufacturing reduces energy and raw material use versus producing a new part

Product Details

This Cardone windshield wiper motor is part of the brand’s long-running remanufactured wiper motor line, which has been built around OE-style fit and function since 1970. The 40-457 is a front wiper motor for 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, with washer pump compatibility excluded. It includes the wiper motor and instruction sheet, and it does not include a washer pump.

This part cross-references Jeep OE numbers 5183007AA and 55156313AB for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Front wipers that stop mid-sweep
• Wipers that do not park correctly at the base of the windshield
• Slow, inconsistent, or weak wiper movement
• Electrical failure inside the motor assembly
• Wear-related noise or reduced output from the wiper drive system

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s wiper system before replacement, especially if the original issue involved washer pump interaction. Some systems will not operate correctly if the washer pump is defective, so bench testing the motor and washer pump before installation is recommended. If the wipers do not park properly and the vehicle does not use hidden wiper blades, check crank arm position on the motor shaft and reset it to the correct park angle using the vehicle service procedure.

Compatible With 2006-2007 Jeep Commander, front and 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, front. Confirm the original connector, mounting style, and system configuration before installation.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is re-engineered, tested, and validated to meet original equipment performance targets. The remanufacturing process also supports lower material and energy use compared with manufacturing a new part.