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: Front upper arm 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-sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate pl ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage
boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles
in storage sp ...