Joint Shaft Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify that there is no torsion or cracks on the joint shaft.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the joint shaft.
Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the bearing rotates smoothly.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the joint shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Joint Shaft
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.