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: General procedures
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not
mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m
{9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Power Steering Components Removal/Installation
If any power steeri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear wiper motor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the revers ...