Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Inspect for bending and damage.
- Measure the ball joint starting torque.
- Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
- Measure the starting torque using a suitable alien socket and a torque wrench.
Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
0.2-0.8 N.m {2.1-8.1 kgf.cm, 1.8-7.0 in.lbf}