Toe Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the toe control link from the vehicle.
- Inspect the lateral link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the lateral link.
- Inspect the ball joint for looseness. If there is any malfunction, replace the ball joint.
- Rotate the ball joint 5 times.
- Install the SST to the ball stud, and measure the ball joint rotational torque using a pull scale.
- Toe control link ball joint rotational torque: 0.3-2.2 N.m (4-22 kgf.cm, 3-19 in.lbf) Pull scale reading: 3-22 N (0.3-2.2 kgf, 0.7-4.9 lbf) If not within the specification, replace the toe control link.