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: Viewing the Display
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on
the screen as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison
to the width of the parking space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead lights, the courtesy
lights, and an ambient light* turn on in the following conditions:
The driver's door is unlocked after the ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all doors closed.
NOTE
(Overhead lights) ...