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: Call Interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party.
When is selected or the pickup
button on the steering wheel is pressed, the current call is held and the system
switches to the new incoming call.
When is selected, the current
call is ended and the system switches t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition ...