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: Seat Operation
1. Seat Slide
(Manual Seat)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat) ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine Mazda floor mats.
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them
from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not secured
is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation,
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