Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear 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.
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
0.8-3.5 N.m {8.2-35 kgf.cm, 7.1-30 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
- Even if within specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link.