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: Power window main switch inspection
Drivers side
1. Remove the driver-side front door trim.
2. Connect the power window main switch connector.
3. Measure the voltage at the power window main switch terminals as indicated
below.
4. Disconnect the power window main switch connector before inspecting for
continuity at terminals 1 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...