Just had the dealer replace this in my '97 GT Wagon. FINALLY, no more nuetral-in-gear feeling! Incredible difference.
FWIW, the tech had to break out the torch due to so much corrosion on it. Personally, I'm glad I didn't even attempt this job, laying on my back with the car on jackstands
Gave the tech a $5 tip for it being a pain in the ass.
I do think a short-throw with some bushings would help things even more, but it is a 100 percent improvement over the way it was.
WooHoo!