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: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four
tires. If the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the
driver by indicating the tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument
cluster and operating a beep sound. The sys ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive belt auto tensioner inspection
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the
operational direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
3. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it
rotates smoothly ...