Flip-up headlights need lub, where?

[bobert486]

hi everyone...I have a 94 with the flip up headlights. So when I turn the headlights on, the motor flips up unit up smoothly and normally.. However, when i retract them, they seem to sputter or "jump". the rate at which they retract has not changed, just the smoothness. I figure being this old, the tracks need lubrication somewhere.. but where?

anyone have this issue?

thanks
jackson

 

[bobert486]

over 100 views yet no one knows?

 

[LJSB]

I don't think lubricating is going to solve your problem.
The motor just does a cycle when power is provided and what makes it go up or down is the positioning of the crank assembly.

There are a 4 parts that are pivot bearings that likely need replacement.They go into the arm on the retractor. Look at page 23-187 of the manual to see the arm and the bearing(s) I mention.

I have had to replace these parts for customers before.

Here on this illustration they are parts # 1-4

If you like you can order them from the vendor that provides this page. Their contact information is at the top of the page and the part numbers are listed.

 

[wysokowski]

Mine started doing the same thing, then one stuck half way. Remove the headlight and there are a couple of pivots on the linkage, I sprayed mine with WD40 then chain lube. Much smoother now.