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: Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary Key
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to lock, toward the back to unlock.
To lock
All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked using the auxiliary
key.
To unlock
The driver’s door unlocks when the auxiliary key is turned briefly to the unlock
position and then immediatel ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dsc hu/cm removal/installation
Caution
When replacing the DSC HU/CM, configuration procedure must be done
before removing the DSC HU/CM. If configuration is not completed before
removing the DSC HU/CM, DTC B2477 will be detected.
Do not drop the DSC HU/CM. Replace it if it is subjected to an
impact.
1. Configura ...