Wiper actuating linkage system

A windscreen wiper system for a vehicle comprising a wiper actuating linkage system, the wiper actuating linkage system includes at least one connecting rod extending between longitudinal ends thereof, and at least one crank, wherein a longitudinal end of the at least one connecting rod is articulated to the at least one crank by means of a ball socket assembly including a socket and a ball stud which is configured to be secured to the crank, wherein the socket includes a body portion configured to receive a ball portion of the ball stud therein, and at least one locking slot receiving a removable locking means for retaining the ball portion inside the socket.

(canceled)

A method of assembling a connecting rod and a crank of a wiper actuating linkage system, the method comprising:

• inserting a ball portion of the crank into a socket of a connecting rod, such that a mobile first segment of a body portion is displaced radially outwards as the ball portion is received inside the body portion of the socket;
• and
• retaining the ball portion within an internal cavity by inserting an elongated portion of a locking means into the at least one locking slot, such that the mobile first segment of the body portion is blocked from being displaced radially outwards.