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: Purge solenoid valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vacuum Hose Installation Note
Attach the vacuum hose onto the purge solenoid valve until it contacts the
stopper.
Evaporative Hose Installation Note
Attach ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear side seat belt removal/installation
Caution
The ELR has a spring that will unwind if the retractor's cover is
removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will
not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Fold the rear seat back.
2. Remove the rear side seats.
3. Remo ...