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: How to Use Pandora® (Some models)
What is Pandora®?
Pandora®*1 is free personalized Internet radio. Simply enter a favorite artist,
track, genre, and Pandora® will create a personalized station that plays their music
and more like it. Rate songs by giving thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to further
refine your station, d ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air filter inspection
1. Remove the air filter.
2. Inspect the air filter.
If the air filter is damaged, excessively dirty, or foul smelling,
replace the air filter.
Note
The air filter cannot be reused by cleaning it with water or
compressed air.
Replace the air filter at the following interval, depe ...