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: Ignition coil inspection
Primary Coil Winding
1. Remove the ignition coil.
2. Measure the resistance between the following lead holes using an ohmmeter.
A and B, B and C
- If not specified, replace the ignition coil.
Specification
0.49-0.57 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
Secondary Coil Winding
1. Remove the igni ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil cooler
LF, L3
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil filter cover, and drain the engine oil into a container.
(See OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Use a clean rag to wipe off the m ...