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: Selector cable adjustment
1. Remove the center console.
2. Shift the selector lever to P position.
3. Unlock the lock piece of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the
order shown in the figure.
4. Verify that the manual shaft is in P position.
5. Lock the lock piece of the selector cable (selector lever side) ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (mtx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Clip Disassembly Note
1. Mark the drive shaft and outer ring for proper assembly.
Caution
Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembl ...