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: Anti-theft system
Alarm Conditions
If the anti-theft system protection has been activated, any one of the
following conditions will trigger the system:
- Disconnected battery cable
- Discharged battery
- Disconnected audio unit connectors
If the system is triggered, the audio unit will then be ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield installation
Caution
To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being
pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and
leave them open until the sealant has hardened.
1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in}
thickness of sealant ...