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: Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light flashing, and PCM memory for
diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to
following flowchart.
- If the DTC exists, diagnose the applicable ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield,
it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accid ...