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: Front fender panel
FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side turn light.
3. Remove the fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the front combination light ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle Ranges
The shift position indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and set the parking brake:
Only s ...