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 brake (disc) inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hint
1. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) INSPECTION.)
Disc Plate Thickness Inspection
Caution
Excessive runout may result if the disc plate is removed from the
vehicle then machined. Machine the disc plate while installed on the
vehicle.
1. Measure the thickness of the dis ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage
boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles
in storage sp ...