Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. 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 or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the stabilizer control link.
Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times.
Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

Fig 1: Checking Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Rotational Torque
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque: 0.5-2.0 N.m {6-20 kgf.cm, 5-17 in.lbf}. If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link.