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: Power brake unit removal/installation
1. Remove the master cylinder. (See MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the wiper arm. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTAL ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug
while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may
also damage the engine and cooling sys ...