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: To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one of these methods:
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME/ switch is
pressed when the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher, the system reverts
to the prev ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil control valve (ocv) inspection
L3
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
3. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the oil control valve.
Specification
6.9-7.9 ohms
4. Connect ...