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 procedure for on-board diagnostic test mode
Note
All DTCs displayed in the on-board diagnostic test mode should be
entered in the Audio Repair Order Form.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. First press the POWER button, then simultaneously press the AM button and
TAPE/MD button for 2 seconds or more.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Selector lever inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each
range when shifted.
3. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
4. Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from P
position to L range.
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