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: Trunk side trim removal/installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk end trim.
2. Remove the fasteners, then remove the trunk side trim.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the trunk end trim.
2. Remove the trunk side upper trim.
3. Remove the cargo hooks.
4. Remove the fasteners.
5. Pull the trunk side trim ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.5 tcs off light does not illuminate with ignition switch on
Diagnostic procedure
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there
is a problem, check to make sure co ...