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: Side air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Warning
If the side air bag module is installed with debris in ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending
on the type of collision.
(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.)
X: The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision.
*1 (With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) Th ...