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: Valve clearance inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tire (RH).
3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
4. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the high-tension lead.
6. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Headliner removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the seaming welt and weatherstrip over.
3. Remove the sunroof seaming welt. (vehicles with sunroof only)
4. Remove the A-pillar trims.
5. Remove the B-pillar upper trims.
6. Remove the C-pillar trims.
7. Remove the front and rear map light. (Se ...