Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

Remove the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (AWD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (AWD) .)
Inspect the rear stabilizer control link for bends or damage.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (AWD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (AWD) .)
Rotate the rear stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times.
Install a hexagonal wrench to the rear stabilizer control link ball joint stud, and measure the starting torque of the rear stabilizer control link ball joint using a torque wrench.

Fig 1: Measuring Starting Torque Of Rear Stabilizer Control Link Ball Joint Using Torque Wrench
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Rear 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 rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (AWD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (AWD) .)
- Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the rear stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (AWD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (AWD) .)