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: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug
while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may
also damage the engine and cooling sys ...