Shift linkage pivot question

[Rough75C20]

Hello was taking apart shift linkage on my 75 with a th350. Question is on the left side of the pivot where the spring and bushing are, is there anything that keeps this from coming out or the hole when the transmission isn’t in place? I took it off and have been looking around on the ground for an hour as I thought there would be something else to retain that rod in place. If it’s only the transmission that keeps it in the pivot please let me know. This pic I found on the internet shows nothing. I’m wondering if only the transmission and the connection to the shifter in the cab would hold it in place. It could have just been rusty when I pulled it out which gave it resistance but now that it’s clean it will slide right out without trans in place.

Thank you


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[Rough75C20]

Haynes manual also just shows the washer and bushing so I assume it’s just held in by transmission


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[bd]

There is no need for a retainer because ejection of the rod is blocked by the transmission.

[Rough75C20]

Thank you for the clarification bd.


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