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: Liftgate adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height between the liftgate and the body.
2. If not as specified, loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts or the
liftgate striker installation screws, and reposition the liftgate.
Clearance
a: 3.0-7.0 mm {0.12-0.28 in}
b: -1.0-3.4 mm {-0.04-013 in}
c: 2.8-5.2 mm ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power steering oil pump disassembly/assembly
Note
The following procedure is for replacement of the O-ring and oil
seal only. Replace the pump component if other repairs are necessary.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Power Steering Oil Pump Component Disassemb ...