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 seat disassembly/assembly
4SD
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
5HB
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Door switch removal/installation
Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...