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: To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one of these methods:
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME/ switch is
pressed when the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher, the system reverts
to the prev ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the ...