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: Initial setting
Note
A driver side window will not fully close automatically under
following the conditions:
- The battery has been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or
for other reasons.
- The power window main switch connector, or driver-side power
window motor connector has been discon ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road
and out of the way of tr ...