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: Front/rear abs wheel-speed sensor inspection
Visual Inspection
Remove the wheel and tire, and inspect the sensor for looseness and damage.
Replace the sensor if necessary.
Clearance Inspection
Inspect the clearance between the wheel-speed sensor and the sensor rotor.
Clearance
0.3-1.1 mm {0.012-0.043 in}
Resistance Inspection
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda w ...