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: Oil cooler removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the radiator. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add ATF to ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Valve clearance adjustment
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tire (RH).
3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
4. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the high-tension lead.
6. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove th ...