Rear view mirror post

[AFT1973]

Hi All. Search didn’t reveal an answer, so hopefully the B-Hive can help out.

The post of my rearview mirror is loose. See example below. Is there supposed to be an insert under the black plate that holds the ball on the post snug? Right now there us what appears to be wadded up paper in there, which obviously isn’t working.

Any tips or tricks appreciated. The loose mirror is getting old.

 

[Cop car wagon]

Oldest trick I have,
Unscrew the plate, hammer the concave hole flatter, reinstall.
You minght not be able to screw the 3 attaching screws all the way after if you overdo it.

 

[T2R9]

Agree with above. ^^ Add a little grease while in there as well.

 

[AFT1973]

Will do. So simple a fix, I couldn’t see it. Thank you!

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Just don’t go over board on the hammering, little increments. Did this recently myself

 

[AFT1973]

Noted. “Love” taps only