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: Noise filter inspection
Brake Light Noise Filter
1. Inspect for resistance and continuity between the noise filter terminals
using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the noise filter.
Rear Window Defroster Noise Filter
Inspect for resistance and continuity between the noise filter terminals
using an ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Floor covering
FRONT FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front seats. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the rear seat.
4. Remove the front scuff plates.
5. Remove the rear scuff plates.
6. Remove the console.
7. Remove the front side tri ...