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: Engine tune-up
IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION
Note
Ignition timing is not adjustable.
Ignition timing verification requires WDS or equivalent.
1. Turn off the electrical loads.
2. Warm up the engine as follows.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Maintain the engine speed at approx. 3,000 rpm until the
cooli ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Vehicle speedometer sensor removal/installation
Without ABS
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the air cleaner compornent. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Disconnect the vehicle speedometer sensor connector.
5. Remove the vehicle speedometer sensor.
6. Apply transmi ...