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: STEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front
passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing
childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger occupan ...