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: Interior Equipment (View A)
1 - Door-lock knob 2 - Lighting control 3 - Turn and lane-change signal
4 - Wiper and washer lever 5 - Tire pressure monitoring system set switch 6
- DSC OFF switch 7 - Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF switch 8 - Outside mirror switch 9 - Door-lock ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Door lock timer unit inspection
1. Measure the voltage at the door lock timer unit terminals (other than
terminal 1E and 2W) as indicated below.
If not as specified, inspect the parts listed under Action.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the door lock timer unit connector and inspect for continuity ...