July 28, 200817 yr on my 97 legacy L Sedan, the rear view mirror is really loose. i constantly have to readjust it so i can see out the back window. anyone with past experience fixing the same problem? i was either just goign to take the ball and socket and put some glue in or something so it stiffens up.. or i dont really know. i was also considering just replacing it.. its so annoying Thanks for any ideas.
July 28, 200817 yr It can be tightened using a TORX screwdriver via the screw on the side of the body. Todd
July 28, 200817 yr Author hey yeah i saw the torx screw... its not loose from that spot.... its loose from the ball and socket... unless you are saying there is a torx screw on the side of the socket that i dont see......?
July 28, 200817 yr hey yeah i saw the torx screw... its not loose from that spot.... its loose from the ball and socket... unless you are saying there is a torx screw on the side of the socket that i dont see......? the torx screw tightens the piece that pinches the ball. i took mine apart and found a broken 'spring' piece of metal inside. i added someting to add friction, paper or card stock. mine still a little lose, but better than it was.
July 28, 200817 yr I once fixed a loose ball and socket on my rear-view mirror, by diassembling it, and then coating the ball with a bit of liquid honey, and then reassembling. It worked a treat.
July 28, 200817 yr I had the same problem on my 1998 Legacy L. There was a little piece that surrounded the ball that was broken into pieces. That is why the torx screw would not tighten it up. I did glue the pieces together as a short term fix. This worked until I ordered a new mirror. The new one was surprisingly cheap.
July 28, 200817 yr Author I had the same problem on my 1998 Legacy L. There was a little piece that surrounded the ball that was broken into pieces. That is why the torx screw would not tighten it up. I did glue the pieces together as a short term fix. This worked until I ordered a new mirror. The new one was surprisingly cheap. how much did you pay for it? im hoping for liek 30 or less...
July 28, 200817 yr how much did you pay for it? im hoping for liek 30 or less... i've got one if you want it , 20$ shipped. pm me if interested.
July 29, 200817 yr how much did you pay for it? im hoping for liek 30 or less... I Just looked it up. It is $34.37 at http://www.1stsubaruparts.com, before shipping.
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