[ndnrider]

The door locks lock & unlock but the drivers side door will not open from the inside but will open from the outside using the key. After removing the door panel I find the actuator rod not connected to the latch. Neither my service manual nor parts books show how the connection is made. Anyone have any knowledge/experience with this?

 

[N0DIH]

A lot of them have the rod with a plastic end ball. It may have broken. The Body manual probably has more info.

Look here http://www.theherd.com/articles/door_lock.html and this might give you some ideas.