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: Driving Position Memory (Some models)
The desired driving position can be called up after programming the position.
The following driving positions can be programmed.
Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height adjustment, front edge of seat
bottom, seat recline)
Active driving display (display position, brightness level, dis ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Note
The side air bag sensor is located in t ...