Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link.
- Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times .
- Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
0.8-3.5 N.m {8.2-35 kgf.cm, 7.1-30 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.
- Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link.