1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.
2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.

3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint or equivalent.
4. After 2-3 minutes,
carefully remove the tape without disturbing the repaired area.
Caution
5. Use a hot air blower heated to 150 °C {302 ° F}
for 30 minutes
or let the paint set for 24 hours at 25 ° C {77 ° F}
to allow it to dry completely.
Filament inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Front crossmember removal/installation
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly i ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
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 so ...