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: Cleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only.
WARNING
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats: Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber cleaning products
makes the floor mats slippery. This may cause an accident whe ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter
is part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust
emissions requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near
anything flammable, such as dry ...