The vibration damper is the large diameter tube, rubber insert and the inter shifter shaft. So, the outer tube is bonded to the rubber which is bonded to the solid onter shaft.
Removing the outer tube and bonded rubber insert is an absolute bitch. They did not intend for the assembly to be taken apart. I removed the outer tube in sections using a tubing cutter. Then you have to cut the rubber. Not fun, the reason to work on sections.
After removing the outer tube and rubber you will need to thread the end of the shaft for the shift knob. 10mm, fine thread - same as the OEM knob which you probably cut off anyway.
*Now*Realize* before you start, or even think about it - the vibration damper is there for a reason. It works. Without it you may hear transmision/gear noise and have vibration thru the shifter. Some people don't like that.
I can't post a picture but would be happy to take a photo and e-mail it to anyone who could.

dave and xtoy - but not til Monday