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: Rear washer nozzle removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove the rear washer hose from the rear washer nozzle.
4. Compress the tabs of the rear washer nozzle.
5. Pull the rear washer nozzle out to remove it.
6. Install ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber disposal
Warning
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 ...