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: Bonnet switch inspection
Note
Bonnet switch has a built-in bonnet lock.
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Disconnect the bonnet switch connector.
5. Check the continuity between the bonnet switch terminals A and B using an
ohmmeter.
If there is ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door speaker inspection
1. Inspect for resistance between the rear door speaker terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the rear door speaker.
2. To verify that the rear door speaker outputs sound, apply voltage to the
rear door speaker and release using a 1.5-V battery.
If not outputs ...