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: Front door lock actuator inspection
Door Lock Actuator
1. Disconnect the front door lock actuator connector.
2. Apply battery positive voltage to the front door lock actuator terminals
and inspect the operation of the front door lock actuator.
If not as specified, replace the front door lock actuator.
With double locking ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Door lock timer unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment. (L.H.D.)
3. Remove the bolt.
4. While inclining the door lock timer unit along the body panel in the
direction indicated by the arrow, disengage the bracket hook from the hole in
the body panel.
5. Disconnect the do ...