Can you turn your head upside down under the glove box and look at the position of the short arm driven by the motor assembly? It should look like this (except for the water leak). At least if it does, you know the trouble is not in the gearbox, but in the drive or at the bolt that should be covered from view.



When parked, the long driven arm should match the short driving arm such that it hides the short one.

--
Art Benstein near Baltimore

An artist, and architect, and an engineer were at the bar discussing the relative values and enjoyment of mistresses and wives.

The artist decided, 'I would much rather have my mistress! It is always exciting and a little bit naughty and different.'

The architect said, 'I much prefer my wife. I like the stability and certainty.'

The engineer said, 'I like to have both. That way, my wife can think I'm with my mistress, my mistress can think I'm with my wife, and I can get back to the plant to get some work done.'