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: Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) inspection
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Make sure that the sensor is free of any metallic shavings or particles.
If any are found on the sensor, clean them off.
3. Install the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Lcd unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
LCD Unit Removal Note
1. Pull up the front part of the LCD unit.
2. Wh ...