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: Shift mechanism
1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the dashboard compleat. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the SAS control module. (See SAS UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any
noise.
If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring har ...