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: Distance-to-empty
This displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based
on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every second.
NOTE
Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance befor ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Outside the United States/Canada
Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for
use in the United States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossi ...