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: On-board diagnostic test
DTCs Reading Procedure
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located as
shown in the figure.
3. Retrieve DTCs by WDS or equivalent.
Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure
1. Perform the necessary ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power steering oil pump disassembly/assembly
Note
The following procedure is for replacement of the O-ring and oil
seal only. Replace the pump component if other repairs are necessary.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Power Steering Oil Pump Component Disassemb ...