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: Anti-theft system
Alarm Conditions
If the anti-theft system protection has been activated, any one of the
following conditions will trigger the system:
- Disconnected battery cable
- Discharged battery
- Disconnected audio unit connectors
If the system is triggered, the audio unit will then be ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be
burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coola ...