1. Verify that the joint shaft is not twisted or cracked.
2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the bearing rotates smoothly and freely.

Drive shaft
Joint shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Rear crossmember removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Master cylinder disassembly/assembly
Caution
If the master cylinder body is damaged, replace the unit as a
component. When securing the master cylinder in a vise, tighten only the
flange of the master cylinder.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Stop ...