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: Shroud panel removal/installation
1. Remove the bonnet. (See BONNET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front bumper reinforcement. (See BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL/ ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Identification Numbers
Vehicle Information Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number
is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard.
This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Motor Vehicle Sa ...