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: Oil filter
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
For Europe (LF and L3 engine models)
Caution
To avoid damage to the oil filter, use only specified oil filter.
1. Remove the oil filter drain plug.
2. Untighten the oil filter cover for 2 turns and drain the engine oil.
Note
Oil could be easily drained when th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Refrigerant pressure switch removal/installation
1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Loosen the refrigerant pressure switch using two spanners.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Refrigerant Pressure Switch Installat ...