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: Wiper and washer switch inspection
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch
Without vehicle-speed sensing type wipers
1. Remove the wiper and washer switch. (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Inspect for continuity between the wiper and washer switch terminals using
an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front door unit removal/installation
1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Remove the inner handle.
3. Remove the front door speaker.
4. Disconnect the power window motor connector, front door lock actuator
connector, power outside mirror connector.
5. Remove the door harness from the front door unit.
6. Remove the bolts.
7. Rem ...