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: Power steering pressure (psp) switchinspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Continuity Inspection
1. Inspect the following if the power steering is inoperative (See POWER
STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.):
Power steering fluid level
Power steering fluid leakage
Power steering fluid pressure
2. Disconne ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Outline
The OBD (on-board diagnostic) test inspects the integrity and function
of the headlight auto leveling system and output the results when reqested
by the specitic tests.
OBD test also:
- Provides a quick inspection of the headlight auto leveling system.
- Is usually perfor ...