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: Front bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Bumper Removal Note
1. Pull the front bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage from the
bumper slider.
Caution
If only one side of the front ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: STEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your
dealership management or it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system
for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain
medical conditions in accordance with a ce ...