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: 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 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear seat disassembly/assembly
4SD
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
5HB
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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