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: Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on
or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
NOTE
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch
off approximately 30 seconds ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front outer handle removal/installation
1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Detach the outer handle and front door latch rod.
3. For protector-equipped vehicles, refer to key cylinder
removal/installation to remove the protector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. With the rear side of the outer handle fixed and the outer handle lever
pulle ...