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: Stopping The Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system can be temporarily deactivated.
When the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is turned off, the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.
NOTE
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shroud panel removal/installation
1. Remove the bonnet. (See BONNET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front bumper reinforcement. (See BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL/ ...