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
Trailing link removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some models)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is designed to assist the driver in checking
the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying
the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent
lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicle ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Spark plug removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hoie plate.
Lift off and remove the plug hole plate from the installation areas
(rubber and clips) as shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the high-tension lead.
4. Remove the spark plugs using the plug-wrench.
5. Install th ...