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: Power brake unit removal/installation
1. Remove the master cylinder. (See MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the wiper arm. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTAL ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Purge solenoid valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vacuum Hose Installation Note
Attach the vacuum hose onto the purge solenoid valve until it contacts the
stopper.
Evaporative Hose Installation Note
Attach ...