Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. 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.
- Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
- Measure the starting torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
Starting torque 0.23-0.47 N.m {2.4-4.7 kgf.cm, 2.1-4.1 in.lbf}