Checking the front anti-roll bar struts (Mazda CX-5KE)

1. Remove the front anti-roll bar struts.

2. Check the stabilizer struts for deformation or damage. If any defects are found, replace the front stabilizer strut with a new one.

3. Turn and shake the stabilizer bar ball joint pin 10 times.

4. Using Allen key (hexagon) and use a torque wrench to measure the breaking moment of the stabilizer bar ball joint.

Note: Ball joint release torque. 0.8-3.5 Nm.

5. If the measured value is not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer bar link. Even if the measured value is within the specification, but there is excessive play in the ball joint of the stabilizer bar link, it is also necessary to replace the link with a new one.