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.

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.
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]How To Use This Manual
Range of Topics
This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations.
The procedures are divided into the following five basic operations:
Removal/Installation
Disassembly/Assembly
Replacement
Inspection
Adj ...
Transmission/Transaxle SST
1: Mazda SST number
2: Global SST number
Example
1:49 UN30 3009
2:303-009
Crankshaft damper remover
Clutch [G35M-R]
1:49 E011 1A0
2: –
Ring gear brake set
1:49 SE01 310A
2: –
Clutch disc center ...
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Speed Unit Selector (Type A
Instrument Cluster)
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
Press the speed unit selector for 1.5
seconds or more.
The speed units for the speedometer will
change bet ...