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: Rear brake (disc) removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, depress the pedal several times, rotate the wheel by
hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.
Disc Pad Installation Note
1. Turn the manual adjustment gear counterclockwi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual transaxle removal/installation
1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner compornent. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the wheels, tires and splash shields.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the steering gear and power steering pipe. (See STEERING GEAR AND
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