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: Fuel pump unit inspection
Caution
It is normal to hear the fuel pump operating when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
Note
To improve startability, the fuel pump control operates the fuel
pump unit when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Due to
this, fuel pressure is rapidly ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal
to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled or t ...