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: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the SST between the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM and harness
connector with the ignition switch off.
3. Attach the tester leads to the SST and inspect voltage referring
the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
(Engine is idling, and co ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power window main switch inspection
Drivers side
1. Remove the driver-side front door trim.
2. Connect the power window main switch connector.
3. Measure the voltage at the power window main switch terminals as indicated
below.
4. Disconnect the power window main switch connector before inspecting for
continuity at terminals 1 ...