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: Receiving and Replying to Messages (available only with E-mail/SMS compatible
phones)
SMS (Short Message Service) messages, and E-mail received by connected devices
can be downloaded, displayed, and played (read by the system).
Additionally, replies can also be made to calls and messages in the received
messages.
Downloading messages
Up to 20 new messages can be downloaded and ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Purge solenoid valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vacuum Hose Installation Note
Attach the vacuum hose onto the purge solenoid valve until it contacts the
stopper.
Evaporative Hose Installation Note
Attach ...