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: Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter
is part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust
emissions requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near
anything flammable, such as dry ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Actuator cable removal
1. Remove the plug hole plate.
2. Remove the cover from the cruise actuator. (See CRUISE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the installation nut and pull the cruise actuator toward you.
4. Move the throttle, and remove the end fitting of the actuator cable from
the throttle.
5. Sque ...