1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
Drive shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Exterior lighting system
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch unit removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order oremoval.
Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring
tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.
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