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: Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly.
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the
caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower
level (illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the sp ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Symptom troubleshooting
Verify the symptoms, and perform troubleshooting according to the
appropriate number.
Vehicles with ABS/TCS
Vehicles with DSC
*1 : DSC system contains traction control function, DSC indicator light goes
on and off while DSC operates.
*2 : DSC indicator light goes on and off while D ...