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: Rear upper arm removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Advisory messages
You'll find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper
and Lower Limits in this manual.
Warning
A Warning indicates a situation in which serious injury or death
could result if the warning is ignored.
Caution
A Caution indicates a situation in which damage to ...