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: Egr valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Water Hose Removal Note
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
EGR Valve Removal Note
1. Re ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Noise filter inspection
Brake Light Noise Filter
1. Inspect for resistance and continuity between the noise filter terminals
using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the noise filter.
Rear Window Defroster Noise Filter
Inspect for resistance and continuity between the noise filter terminals
using an ...