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: Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can be displayed by operating the INFO switch.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified in ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires
is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time: Replacing just one tire
is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking resulting ...