Cardone 85-4317 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone New Wiper Motor for Nissan and Infiniti

Restore dependable windshield wiping with the Cardone Windshield Wiper Motor, part number 85-4317. This new front wiper motor is built for select Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra models, plus Infiniti QX4 and G20 applications, with a design focused on quiet operation, consistent torque, and long-term durability.

Cardone engineers this wiper motor as an updated replacement for the original design, using stronger internal gear material and precise lubrication to support reliable performance in demanding weather.

Key Features

• Part number 85-4317 for select front wiper motor applications
• New construction with blade terminal type
• Eyelet and grommet mounting type
• Assembled with the correct amount of lubricant for quiet operation and extended service life
• Stronger, less brittle gear material than original equipment to reduce wear, stripping, and breakage
• Load tested for reliable operation
• Magnets are engineered to deliver torque for extreme weather and worn linkage conditions
• Washer pump not included

Detailed Description

The Cardone 85-4317 windshield wiper motor is a new replacement part designed for front wiper systems on 2001-2004 Nissan Frontier, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, 2001-2004 Nissan Xterra, 2001-2003 Infiniti QX4, and 2002 Infiniti G20. It also fits the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder built from 08/2001 with a motor without washer pump configuration. This part cross-references Nissan 288102W600 and Infiniti 288102W600 for the same application.

Built from Cardone’s reverse-engineering experience, this wiper motor uses upgraded gear material and controlled lubrication to help maintain smooth movement and dependable parking performance. The design is intended to handle the torque demands of the wiper transmission linkage while supporting consistent operation in rain, snow, and road spray.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping mid-sweep
• Noise from worn motor gears
• Premature gear wear or stripped internal components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle uses a front wiper motor with no washer pump included before installation. The motor uses blade terminals and eyelet/grommet mounting, so verify connector style and mounting points against the original unit. If the wipers do not park correctly after installation, inspect the crank arm position on the motor shaft and reset it according to the vehicle service procedure.

For moisture-sensitive systems, check the rain sensor and wiper control module before replacing the motor. If the washer pump is defective on certain systems, the motor may not operate until that issue is corrected. Bench testing the wiper motor and washer pump before replacement helps isolate the fault.

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this new wiper motor with load testing, controlled lubrication, and upgraded gear material to support reliable service. The product is new and includes an instruction manual for installation reference.