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: Special tools
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Ford SST numbers are collated with Mazda SST numbers in the example below.
Ford SSTs are marked with Ford SST number.
Example
1: Mazda SST number
2: Ford SST number
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FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Airflow mode actuator inspection
1. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal D or F and ground to terminal
F or D of the airflow mode actuator.
2. Verify that the airflow mode actuator operates as shown below.
If not as specified, replace the airflow mode actuator.
3. Verify that the resistance between the ter ...