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: Variable tumble control solenoid valve inspection
1. Remove the variable tumble control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the variable tumble control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period notifications can be displayed by turning the
Maintenance Monitor on.
Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
For the setting method and indications for the maintenance monitor, refer to
the Maintenance Monitor.
The maintenance monitor displays ...