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: Rear wiper motor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the revers ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Lcd unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
LCD Unit Removal Note
1. Pull up the front part of the LCD unit.
2. Wh ...