Rear Trailing Link (Upper) Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear trailing link (upper) from the vehicle.
- Inspect the link or bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear trailing link (upper).
- Inspect the ball joint for looseness. If there is any malfunction, replace the ball joint.
- Rotate the ball joint 5 times.
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Rear trailing link (upper) ball joint rotational torque
0.4-3.3 N.m {5-33 kgf.cm, 4-29 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the rear trailing link (upper).