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: Clock spring adjustment
Note
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of
the clock spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
Caution
The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn
the clock spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Tu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm system inspection
System Inspection
Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged. With the ignition switch on,
verify that the ABS and BRAKE system warning lights goes out after 2.4
seconds.
2. If the lights stays on after 2.4 seconds, the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM
detects a failure. Follow the troubles ...