Cardone 43-4317 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 43-4317 Windshield Wiper Motor

Restore front windshield wiping performance with this remanufactured Cardone windshield wiper motor. Cardone 43-4317 is built to OE standards for fit, function, and parking accuracy, making it a direct replacement for select Nissan and INFINITI applications.

Compatible With 2001-2004 Nissan Frontier, front; 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, front; 2001-2004 Nissan Xterra, front; 2001-2003 INFINITI QX4, front; and 2002 INFINITI G20, front. This part cross-references Nissan (e.g., 288102W600, 288109Z400) for the same application.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for proper vehicle fit
• Re-engineered, built, and tested to match OE performance
• Main components checked against OE standards, including armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board
• Final function testing performed on the vehicle
• 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 extend service life
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces energy and raw material use
• Blade terminal type, 4 mounting holes, grommet mount

Product Details

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE replacement components for vehicles that need dependable front wiper operation. Part number 43-4317 is supplied as a remanufactured wiper motor with an instruction sheet and no washer pump included. It is engineered for front-position applications on select Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra models, plus INFINITI QX4 and G20 applications listed above.

For moisture-sensitive systems, the vehicle may use a rain sensor and control module to adjust wiper speed based on windshield moisture. If the vehicle has hidden park wipers and the blades stop out of position, crank arm alignment on the motor shaft is often the first item to inspect. Cardone 43-4317 is also relevant when diagnosing intermittent wipe, poor parking, or loss of wiper movement on the listed vehicles.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Front wipers stop working or move inconsistently
• Wipers park in the wrong position on the windshield
• Slow, weak, or erratic wiper motor operation
• Noise or binding from a worn motor assembly
• Loss of proper wipe function after motor wear or electrical failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the listed front wiper motor application before ordering. This part does not include a washer pump, and some vehicles will not operate the motor correctly if the washer pump circuit is faulty. Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacement when diagnosing a no-operation condition. If the vehicle uses hidden park wipers, follow the service manual reset procedure and confirm crank arm position on the motor shaft after installation.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is tested against OE standards and then function-tested on the vehicle. The remanufacturing process is built around restoring original performance while reducing material and energy use compared with producing a new part.