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: Oil pressure switch inspection
1. Verify that the oil pressure warning light illuminates when the ignition
switch is at ON position.
2. Verify that the oil pressure warning light goes off when the engine is
started.
If the oil pressure warning light does not illuminate or remains
illuminated, inspect the related wirin ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can be displayed by operating the INFO switch.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified in ...