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: Locking, Unlocking with Door- Lock Switch
All doors lock automatically when the lock side is pressed. They unlock when
the unlock side is pressed.
Driver's door
Front passenger's door
To lock all the doors from an open front door, press the lock side of the door
lock switch and then close the door.
NOTE
When locking the doors t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the
operational force does not change and that there is no unusual nois ...