Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
- Inspect the stabilizer control link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times , and then rock it side to side 10 times.
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
- 0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link.