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}
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.
Center
The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damag ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector
lever in a forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector
lever in the reverse position. Otherwise, t ...