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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?

according to this excerpt from the 03 Matrix parts pdf



seems like the toyota part number is 43410-02320 but I don't know if toyota still stocks them

All I see is it is an obsolete number and I don't see any replacement numbers given or cross references, etc.

Same with the GM PN

I use this Toyota parts site: http://www.japan-parts.eu/toyota/us/200 ... ft/1#43410 and it agrees with the above.

Note: Cars without ABS can use the ABS shafts.

The ABS shafts have a toothed ring, non-ABS shafts have a smooth metal ring in that spot.

if you can't find a new one maybe look for one in a junkyard

car-part.com is a good junkyard search tool, looks like a lot of them listed, maybe you can find a yard with one near wherever you are