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

0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation [2 Wd]Liftgate
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
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St 001/12 Special Service Tool Shipment January 2013
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2014 Mazda6
2014 CX-5
DESCRIPTION/PRICING
In support of the new 2014 Mazda6 and the 2014 CX-5, Mazda will ship to all dealers
one (1) new Special Service Tool (SST). The SST will be shipped automatically by
Mazda’s tool vendor, SPX during January 2013.
The followi ...
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