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: Instrument cluster repair
Note
The needle of speedometer or tachometer may continue to rotate
clockwise until it indicates over maximum graduation. If a customer
complains of this concern, repair the needle position according to the
following steps.
1. Verify the concern.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOC ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear lateral link removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...