Wiper arm linkage bushing FRUSTRATION!

Hello, in reading all the comments, i am not clear as to how to access the Wiper linkage to see if the Bushings are ok, my arm that connects to the drive arm has come off , i reinstalled the ne bushing and and new clip retainer, but it moves turns a couple of times and the clip gets knocked off, do i have to remove the dash to see if the other linkage bushings are ok?, any help would be appreciated, thanks, Nick
I am having the same trouble with a 73 duster for several days. Mainly with the motor arm.
The bushings went in fine to the linkages, but I cant get the linkages on the arms or to stay on 1)angles are too hard to get vice grips or clamps on even with the dash and glove box out 2) the few times I get it on, the plastic bushing pops off when I try to set up the other arm