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Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  2. Inspect the stabilizer control link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
  3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times  , and then rock it side to side 10 times  .
  4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

    Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque 

    0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Measuring Ball-Joint Rotational Torque
    G04318138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.