The plastic (viton, actually) bushings are gone. You most likely need
both, the one on the lever on the tranny and the one on the end of the
shift lever. About $1 each, I think.
Fairly easy to install -- pull the lever off the tranny (remove pinch
bolt completely) and use a vise and a socket to press the bushing in.
Remember which hole the link rod goes in. Put the link rod back into
the lever before installing on the tranny, it's much easier to get the
retainer clip back on.
For the shift lever bushing, make a puller out of a socket, some
washers, and a quarter/20 screw. it is possible to get it in with only
a long pair of needlenosed pliers, but I've not managed yet in three or
four tries.
Peter