1996 shifter has too much play.

[Neodrivesageo]

My 1996 sunfire manual transmission shifter has a lot of wiggle room from left to right. I'm pretty sure it's caused by the shifter linkage, from everything I've gathered. I took some pictures from under the hood, and I think I've pinpointed the problem, but I don't know car lingo very well at all, and was hoping someone here could point me in the right direction. Where would I go to get this part? Would it be available at Autozone? What is the proper name?
Thanks for any help! I've linked to the pictures!
http://i.imgur.com/yUPCroL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/IOVqzje.jpg

 

[melsg5]

Thats the transmission shifter cable and it appears part of the cable is missing. That cable is available at autozone and other part stores. Look at a new cable before buying it to verify the missing component is part of the cable.

 

[Neodrivesageo]

Thanks! I looked it up in the haynes manual and yes, it's the shift cable grommet and retainer screw. It comes with the shift cable. You've been a big help.
Thanks again.

 

[Neodrivesageo]

Sorry for the double post, but would this grommit and retainer screw be the same on an automatic edition? I found a junkyard, that has one in stock, but they can't tell me if it's auto or stick. Thanks!

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[melsg5]

It's probably the same but cannt be sure. In this link people used a piece of 5/16 inside diameter rubber hose, a 5/16 washer and a clip. Might be a cheaper fix.

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t2407_ds479711

 

[Neodrivesageo]

Wow dude, you had to have gone out of your way to find that. You really saved me a lot of trouble. I really appreciate it! I did something similar and it works like a charm!