Cardone 85-438 Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 85-438 Wiper Motor for Jeep

Cardone 85-438 is a new windshield wiper motor built for front wiper applications on select Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Comanche models. It is engineered with upgraded internal gear material, precise lubrication, and load testing to support consistent wiper operation in demanding weather.

Key Features

• Direct bolt mounting for straightforward replacement
• Pin terminal type
• New wiper motor, not a remanufactured unit
• Internal gears use a stronger, less brittle material than original equipment
• Assembled with the correct amount of lubricant for quiet operation and long service life
• Load tested for reliable performance
• Magnets are selected to deliver torque for extreme weather and worn linkage conditions
• Washer pump not included

Product Details

Cardone’s windshield wiper motor line focuses on improving common failure points found in original designs. For this application, the motor is built to help resist premature gear wear, stripping, and breakage while maintaining the torque needed to move the wiper linkage. This makes the Cardone 85-438 a practical replacement for front wiper service on 1991-1999 Jeep Cherokee and 1991-1992 Jeep Comanche models.

This part cross-references Jeep OEM numbers 4723460 and 4856478 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping mid-sweep
• Noise caused by worn internal motor gears
• Parking issues related to a worn or failing motor assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1991-1999 Jeep Cherokee, front. Fits 1991-1992 Jeep Comanche, front. Confirm the vehicle uses a pin-terminal, direct-bolt wiper motor and note that this unit does not include a washer pump. If the wipers do not park correctly after installation, inspect the crank arm position on the motor shaft and follow the vehicle-specific hidden park reset procedure when equipped. If the original system includes a washer pump interlock, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs this new wiper motor using reverse-engineering experience from its remanufacturing background, then refines the gear material and assembly process to improve durability and operating consistency. Each unit is load tested before release to help verify performance.