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: Dtc c1095, c1096
Caution
When attaching the tester lead to the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM harnesses
connector the SST (49 G066 001) must be used. (See ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM
INSPECTION.)
Diagnostic procedure
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front brake (disc) removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, depress the pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by
hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.
Disc Plate Removal Note
Mark the wheel hub bolt and disc plate before removal ...