Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect the front stabilizer control link for bends or damage.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Rotate and shake the front stabilizer control link ball joint 10 times .
Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

Fig 1: Measuring Front Stabilizer Control Link Ball Joint Rotational Torque Using Allen Wrench And Torque Wrench
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
- 0.8-3.5 N.m {8.2-35 kgf.cm, 7.1-30 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)