1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.

Starting torque
0.23-0.47 N·m
{2.4-4.7 kgf·cm, 2.1-4.1 in·lbf}
Rear stabilizer removal/installation
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Caution
If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose
may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after
installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no
interference with the front drain hose. Fix any problem if found ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air bleeding
1. Inspect the fluid level. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the
engine not running.
4. Reinspect the fluid level.
If it has dropped, add flui ...