greenleg88 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 It can be tightened using a TORX screwdriver via the screw on the side of the body. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenleg88 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 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......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester2002s Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreb10 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenleg88 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreb10 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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