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: 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 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Seat warmer unit inspection
1. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the seat cushion trim.
3. While inspecting for continuity between the terminals A and B of the
connector, use a dryer to warm the thermostat of the seat warmer unit on seat
cushion.
4. When the indication on the ohmm ...