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: Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some models)
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle
speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle
ahead more closely than what is appropriate for maint ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch master cylinder disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Snap Ring Disassembly/Assembly Note
Hold the piston down using a cloth-wrapped pin punch.
If disassembling, remove the snap ring; if assembling, install it.
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