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: Operating Tips for CD Player
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical
components (prism and lens) in the CD player may become clouded with condensation.
At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the unit. A clouded CD
can be corrected sim ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.9 noise while operating a/c system
Diagnostic procedure
* : If there is gas leakage, air enters into the A/C system. The desiccant
within the receiver/drier absorbs the moisture from the air and becomes
saturated. If the A/C system is used in this condition, the inside of the A/C
compressor will begin to rust due to this ...