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: Purge solenoid valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vacuum Hose Installation Note
Attach the vacuum hose onto the purge solenoid valve until it contacts the
stopper.
Evaporative Hose Installation Note
Attach ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Idle air control (iac) valve inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Operation Test
Carry out the Idle Air Control Inspection. (See Idle Air Control System
Inspection.)
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the IAC valve.
Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative batt ...