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: Center panel module disassembly/assembly
Caution
Before disassembling the center panel module, spread a cloth on the floor to
put the disassembled parts on. This protects the surface of the panel from
scratches or dirt.
1. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order i ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front upper arm removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate pl ...