Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

1. Remove the front stabilizer control link from the vehicle.. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo]

2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the stabilizer control link.

3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times

and shake it side to side 10 times

4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque

0.2—0.9 N·m {3—9 kgf·cm, 2—7 in·lbf}

If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.

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