Stabilizer Control Link Inspection - Mazda 2002 6 Workshop Manual

STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

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}
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TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor.
(See T–32 REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the headlight zeroset.
(See T–31 HEADLIGHT
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.
(See R–6 REAR WHEEL
REAR SUSPENSION
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
ZEROSET.)
ALIGNMENT.)
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A6E7414W021
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R–35