exactly...

Go here and see if it helps.
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I have the same problem,did you end up buying the whole actuator?

if you can replace the door handle on your own the latch assembly is a litlle easier. i broke the outer handle actuator the same way that u did and just pulled a replacement out of a junkyard rs. thats the only way ive been able to find that rod.