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: Front door glass removal/installation
1. Operate the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the
front door glass to the upper part of the rear beltline molding is 210 mm
{8.3 in}.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front door trim.
4. Remove the hole cover.
5. Remove the screws.
6. Insert ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Outline
The OBD (on-board diagnostic) test inspects the integrity and function
of the air bag system and outputs the results when requested by the specific
tests.
OBD test also:
- Provides a quick inspection of the air bag system.
- Is usually performed at the start of each diagn ...