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: Front oil seal
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the Cylinder head cover. (See Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Note.)
4. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
5. Remove the front dr ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Headlight bulb removal/installation
Low-beam
Halogen type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Caution
A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If
the ...