If you have transmission fluid leaking out of the side of the trans at the selector shaft, this is the culprit. You remove the shift lever with the ball attached. You will find it easier to remove...

This is the bushing that supports the shift selector shaft at the side of the transmission.  It sits behind the transmission selector shaft seal.  <

Automatic transmission selector base and bulb. Two per van. Note:  The electrical connectors will need to be modified to accept Volkswagens replacement bulb holder. Sold individually Ref ID:...

Factory roll pin that secures the shift selector lever to the shift selector shaft on the transmission. Removal of this pin is required to remove the lever when replacing the seal. &