Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

1. Remove the front stabilizer control link..

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

3. Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times

and shake it side to side 10 times

4. Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque

0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}

If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.
Even if within specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link.

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