Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
- Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the stabilizer control link.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times.
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque 0.2-0.9 N.m {3-9 kgf.cm, 2-7 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link.