here is the link to this gear box from
http://www.toyodiy.com and it does not look like there is a bushing there. there looks to be a shifter return ball and a spring that may be worn outho. there is also a shifter return spring that could be worn out too. there is also a return spring seat that could be plastic and gone. if you cant see the pic create an account on toyodiy and log in and then you will see the pic.
33258A SPRING, SELECT RETURN
90501-14583 1 $2.06
33255C SPRING, SELECT RETURN PLATE BALL
90501-16041 1 $2.13
33255B BALL, SELECT RETURN PLATE
90360-10003 1 $1.34
33258 SEAT, SELECT RETURN SPRING
33258-14010 2 $3.16
http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_1975_TOYOTA_COROLLA_TE37L-MDA_3312.html![Image](http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/diag_AHpvXb.png)