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: Audio control switch removal/installation
Note
The audio control switch and the cruise control switch use a
common connector.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove in the order indicated ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the VAD control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
Circ ...