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: Radar Sensors (Rear) (Some models)
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also
use the radar sensors (rear).
Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle approaching from the rea ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (mtx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Clip Disassembly Note
1. Mark the drive shaft and outer ring for proper assembly.
Caution
Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembl ...