1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
Drive shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Caution
When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs
are not indicated, go to engine symptom troubleshooting.
Note
When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be
started.
If engine condition is normal but light stays on, inspect for
short circ ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear side seat belt removal/installation
Caution
The ELR has a spring that will unwind if the retractor's cover is
removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will
not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Fold the rear seat back.
2. Remove the rear side seats.
3. Remo ...