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: HomeLink Wireless Control System (Some models)
NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built-in
component in the auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (mtx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Clip Disassembly Note
1. Mark the drive shaft and outer ring for proper assembly.
Caution
Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembl ...