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Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
  2. Inspect the link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the link.
  3. Rotate the ball joint 10 times  , and rock the ball joint 10 times. 
  4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

    Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque 

    1. 0.23-0.47 N.m {2.35-4.79 kgf.cm, 2.04-4.15 in.lbf} 
    • If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link ball joint.
    Fig 1: Measuring The Ball-Joint Rotational Torque Using Allen Wrench
    G03702212Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.