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: Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition
Voice command
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio
or navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified
name and number are put into the {}.
Standard command
Communication (phone) related command
Entertainment (audi ...
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 ...