1. Verify that the joint shaft is not twisted or cracked.
2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the bearing rotates smoothly and freely.

Drive shaft
Joint shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the instrument cluster
as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suitable gear position corresponding
to the actual driving condition.
CAUTIO ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield wiper arm and blade removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND
BLADE ADJUSTMENT.)
Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note
Clean the windshield wiper arm connector shafts using a wire brus ...