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 bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Removal Note
Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage with the bumper
slider.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Jacking positions ,vehicle lift (2 supports),safety stands (rigid rack)
positions
Jacking Positions
Warning
Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear
jacking points and block the wheels.
Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.
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