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: Removal/Installation
To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch.
To install the head restraint, insert the legs into the holes while pressing
the stop-catch.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly installed: Dri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Crankshaft position (ckp) sensor removal/installation
Removal
1. Perform the following procedure to making the working space.
(1) Remove the Front wheel (RH).
(2) Remove the splash shield.
2. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.
3. Remove the installation bolts to remove the CKP sensor.
Installation
Caution
When foreign material such a ...