Ethan - thanks for the response. I figured it out, primarily with your advice and some help from the following thread:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=157945

Getting the gear back in place was a bear of a job, as I didn't want to have to remove the wood face plate, but with some good light, locking forceps, a bit of luck, and a healthy dose of swearing, it went in. All is well!

Thanks again!

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1995 MB C280 (wifey's)
2001 GMC Yukon 4WD
1965 Corvair Monza Coupe (my daily driver)