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: Trailing link 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-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: System Canceling
When the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
is turned off, press the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) OFF switch.
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF
indicator light tu ...