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: Installation of radio system
If a radio system is installed improperly or if a high-powered type is used,
the CIS and other systems may be affected. When the vehicle is to be equipped
with a radio, observe the following precautions:
Install the antenna at the farthest point from control modules.
Install the antenna fe ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cruise Control Function
While this function is operating, the headway control operation is canceled and
only the cruise control function operates.
The vehicle speed can be set more than about 25 km/h (16 mph).
Use the cruise control function on expressways and other highways which do not
require a lot of repeated acc ...