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: Rear washer nozzle removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove the rear washer hose from the rear washer nozzle.
4. Compress the tabs of the rear washer nozzle.
5. Pull the rear washer nozzle out to remove it.
6. Install ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid ...