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: Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized
wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control
and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:
Tire fit
Wheel and bearing life
Ground clearance ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) indication and diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then
diagnose the malfunction according to following flowchart.
- If a DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC
TABLE.)
- ...