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: Tire house trim removal/installation
4SD
1. Remove the rear scuff plate.
2. Remove the rear seat side.
3. Remove the fastener.
4. Pull the tire house trim upward, then disengage clips A from the body, and
remove the tire house trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the rear scuff plate.
2. Pull the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear drain hose installation
Caution
If the rear drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose may
not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation
of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with
the rear drain hose. Fix any problem if foun ...