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: Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake
pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched
ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted
freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release
button to shift.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twic ...