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: Light Bulbs
With LED Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
WARNING
Never touch the glass portion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when handling or working around the bulbs: When
a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
one is ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear beltline molding removal
Note
When removing the rear beltline molding, the clip may be damaged.
If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
1. Pull the A section upward and remove the clip.
2. Rotate the B section of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along
the direction (1) shown in the figu ...