Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the rear stabilizer control link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION (2WD) .)
- 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) .)
- 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.
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) .)
- 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) .)