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: When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.
3. Move the lever to the left to o ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Information display removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the LCD unit. (with car-navigation system) (See LCD UNIT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the center box. (without car-navigation system)
5. Remove in the or ...