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}
Front stabilizer removal/installation
Front crossmember removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Fan motor
COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shroud panel. (See SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the A/C pipe stay.
4. Remove the ATX pipe stay (ATX).
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of remo ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port. Pass
the device plug/connector cable through the notch i ...