I've bought two axles from two different places and neither fit. I have a 2003, base, automatic without ABS. Here is the old one that was in the car . There are some stickers on it that have the number TF2172A0237 printed on it, here is a picture of that:
Just using a tape measure the original axle was ~36" long. The two ones I bought were shorter.
The one I removed had the sort of bulge between the CV joint's. Don't know if it is necessary or what it is for. Looks like a damper.
I've read the early 2003s had some different sized shafts and transmissions as well.
Anyone know about this and the situation today getting replacement parts?