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: Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial/switch on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when
the engine is not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow and i ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Knob
Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward. This does not operate the other door locks.
NOTE
The red indication can be seen when the door-lock knob is unlocked.
Operation from outside
To lock the rear and front passenger doo ...