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: Cruise actuator removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Cover Removal Note
Unclamp the clips of the heater hoses at the front of the cover.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Actuator cable installation
1. Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow to unlock the
adjuster.
2. Turn the ratchet ring to release lock in the direction shown by the arrow.
3. Install the actuator cable to the cruise actuator.
Caution
Due to the possibility of actuator cable damage, make sure th ...