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: Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the instrument cluster
as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suitable gear position corresponding
to the actual driving condition.
CAUTIO ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle
is stopped: Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while
driving the vehicle. Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such
as brightness, contrast, color, and tint while dri ...