1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
Drive shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front combination light removal/installation
Caution
Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in
electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to
the Discharge headlight service warnings. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT
SERVICE WARNINGS)
Note
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, ...