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: Fuel tank removal/installation
Warning
Repairing a fuel tank that has not been properly steam cleaned can
be dangerous. Explosion or ire may cause death or serious injury. Always
properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and
cause serious injur ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub bolt replacement
1. Remove the hub bolt using the SSTs.
Note
If the dust cover interferes with the wheel hub bolt and the wheel
hub bolt cannot be removed, tap the part shown in the figure with a chisel
lightly and bend the processing point back to the steering knuckle side.
2. Install the hub bolt i ...