I didn't remove it, they would always pause at the top of the windshield, then the motor would reverse from the direction it normally turned and turn about 180* to stop at the bottom of the windshield when turning them off. I'm ordering the "wiper transmission" online later today, I'm not spending $60 on a part I can get for $40 online. I may even check out the local junkyards for it, I'm sure I could land a deal there, if any of them have a similar car.
That tab you mentioned was bent, I did straighten it out, but with that linkage thingy on the motor missing, it doesn't do any good at all. lol