the wipers on my 1998 outback park in the normal position but when i turn them on the drivers one slaps into the windshield trim on the drivers side is there a common issue to this? i dont think its the wiper arm being out of adjustment as they do park at the bottom of the windshield and are both flat across when parked.

Grab ahold of the wiper arms and check for slop in the linkage. It usually causes the same issue are you're describing. I've heard of a cheap fix for them by just replacing the plastic sockets the linkage ends snap into but I personally just replace the linkage.

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i did not want to go back outside earlier because it was still raining the rain has let up i went out and checked the wipers there is no play in the bushings that the wiper arm mounts to but there is play if i move the wiper up and down the window. both wipers move together about an inch and a half travel on the glass.

Edited November 30, 20169 yr by sirtokesalot

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/112610-wiper-bushing-easy-fix-2000-outback.html

 

 

skip to about 7:00 mark to see where the problem likely is;

 

Edited November 30, 20169 yr by 1 Lucky Texan

yes that is exactly what they are doing. thank you for finding the video.

I'm with Caboobaroo on this.  I've replaced a couple of units with salvage linkages without having to mess around with the Dorman type replacement parts.  I check the linkage at the yard before I remove it to see how tight they feel with regards to slop.  So far I am 2 for 2 on good replacements.  This time of year, an ebay linkage can work nicely too...warmer for the hands.

i just havent been to a junk yard since this happened. im planning to grab a few bushings next time im there