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 door garnish installation
Note
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new
rear door garnish.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
1. When installing a new rear door garnish, follow the procedure below:
(1) Remove the adhesi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side protector installation
1. Remove the adhesive remaining on the side protector (if it will be reused)
and the body using a razor.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the side protector
(if it will be reused) and the body.
3. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the side protector as shown (if it ...