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: Dehumidifying (With air conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield
and side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns
off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (mtx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Clip Disassembly Note
1. Mark the drive shaft and outer ring for proper assembly.
Caution
Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembl ...