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: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug
while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may
also damage the engine and cooling sys ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt disposal procedures
Warning
Before scrapping a vehicle with a live (undeployed) air bag module
and pre-tensioner seat belt, deploy the air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt. Never dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt.
The air bag module and the pre-tensioner seat ...