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: Condenser removal/installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear package trim.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3. Remove in the order indicated in t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different types
of air bags. Please verify the different types of air bags which are equipped
on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators
are visible in the area where the air bags are in ...