Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Mazda CX-5. 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 the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times.
Install a hexagonal wrench to the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud, and measure the starting torque of the front stabilizer control link ball joint using a torque wrench.

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Front 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 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 .)