In looking over the transmission, all the boots on my shift linkage are torn
to shreds.  I'm wondering if these are a necessary item:

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_249_784/shift_rod_bushing_boot2_required.html

Yeah, I know it's only $40 bucks, I just figured I'd ask.

Here's photos of what I'm dealing with.

http://picasaweb.google.com/inmytree1/ShiftLinkageRubyRoo#

Another question, the little pin holding the selector lever, how does one go
about pulling that out?

Jim
Wilmington, NC