Intermediate Shaft Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reference: TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING
Reference: INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Inspect damage on spline teeth and bearing rotation and replace with new parts if any faults are found.