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: Joint shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor and fix it to an appropriate place wh ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Brake pedal inspection
Brake Pedal Height Inspection
Verify that the distance from the carpet to the center of the upper surface
of the pedal pad is as specified.
Pedal height (reference value)
Brake Pedal Height Adjustment
1. Loosen locknut B and turn the bolt A until it does not contact the pedal.
2. Loosen l ...