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: Headlight aiming
Low-beam
1. Set up a screen as shown in the figure below for aiming the headlights.
2. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
3. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
4. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
5. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Selector lever disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Connector Disassembly Note
1. Insert a thin piece of metal from the terminal side of the connector, and
press down the terminal locking tab.
2. Pull the terminal out of the connector. ...