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: System Operation
Make sure that the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off. When the Lane-keep
Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF indicator light is
turned on, press the switch and make ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cell Phones
WARNING
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such
as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices
by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous ...