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: Locking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Switch
All doors lock automatically when the lock side is pressed. They unlock when
the unlock side is pressed.
Driver's door
Front passenger's door
To lock all the doors from an open front door, press the lock side of the door
lock switch and then close the door.
NOTE
When locking the doors t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel Economy Monitor
The Control Status and Fuel Consumption are switched and displayed by operating
each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is
displayed in the ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the icon on the home
screen ...