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: Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location,
then switch the ignition off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Egr valve inspection
Operation Test
Carry out the EGR Control Inspection. (See EGR Control System
Inspection.
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the EGR valve.
Resistance Inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. In ...