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: Windshield wiper arm and blade removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND
BLADE ADJUSTMENT.)
Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note
Clean the windshield wiper arm connector shafts using a wire brus ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dtc c1095, c1096
Caution
When attaching the tester lead to the DSC HU/CM connector the SST
(49 G066 004) must be used.
Diagnostic procedure
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