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: Climate control unit removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the air mix and airflow mode wires from each wire clamp and
link. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Remove the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the screws and climate control unit. (Full-auto air conditione ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear washer hose removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Partially peel off the right side mud guard.
4. Remove rear washer hose No.1 from the clips.
5. Remove rear washer hose No.1 and joint pipe A.
6. Remove the A-pillar trim. (See A-PIL ...