2008 - MX-5 - Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times, and then rock it side to side 10 times.

4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque

• 0.2—2.0 N·m {3—20 kgf·cm, 2—17 in·lbf}

• If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)