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: Trailing link 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: Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some models)
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle
speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle
ahead more closely than what is appropriate for maint ...