1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
Drive shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: System Canceling
When the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
is turned off, press the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) OFF switch.
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF
indicator light tu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Using LATCH Lower Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise
the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint
systems must also be used in conjunctio ...