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: Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status
or a system malfunction.
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does
not turn on or remai ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle Ranges
The shift position indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and set the parking brake:
Only s ...