Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
Inspect for bending and damage.
Measure the ball joint starting torque.

Fig 1: Measuring Ball Joint Starting Torque
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
2. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
3. Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
  - Replace if it is not within the specification.
Starting torque
1. 0.2-2.7 N.m {1.4-27 kgf.cm, 1.3-23.4 in.lbf}